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the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Recent Examples of formations
Meanwhile, the Grand Canyon’s South Rim is open all year long to visitors who want to explore its iconic red rock formations.
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Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Prepare to hike down a dirt trail and then a narrow, steep stairwell that gives way to epic rock formations and captivating sea caves.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
And unlike elegant formations of soaring birds or massive herds of trekking antelope, these creatures make their annual journey via vast blue highways of the Pacific.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Zach Charbonnet is done but Seattle should be able rely on the other side of its two-headed in Kenneth Walker III and control the clock from its two-tight end formations.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Davante Adams is back for this one, after the Rams scored four touchdowns out of three-tight-end formations in his absence in the last matchup.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Poway’s Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center is considered a sacred site in part because the rock formations around it resemble animals.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The University of Washington product has seen his role grow as the Patriots have leaned more heavily into jumbo formations and their rushing attack.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Their 25,000-foot spa, meanwhile, offers treatments inspired by Navajo healing traditions, as well as relaxing physical activities like yoga classes on top of rock formations.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Prepare to hike down a dirt trail and then a narrow, steep stairwell that gives way to epic rock formations and captivating sea caves.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
And unlike elegant formations of soaring birds or massive herds of trekking antelope, these creatures make their annual journey via vast blue highways of the Pacific.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Zach Charbonnet is done but Seattle should be able rely on the other side of its two-headed in Kenneth Walker III and control the clock from its two-tight end formations.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Davante Adams is back for this one, after the Rams scored four touchdowns out of three-tight-end formations in his absence in the last matchup.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Poway’s Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center is considered a sacred site in part because the rock formations around it resemble animals.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The University of Washington product has seen his role grow as the Patriots have leaned more heavily into jumbo formations and their rushing attack.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Their 25,000-foot spa, meanwhile, offers treatments inspired by Navajo healing traditions, as well as relaxing physical activities like yoga classes on top of rock formations.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formations
Noun
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As vehicles move toward higher levels of automation, interior layouts are being rethought.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Live events are also perfect for interactive and shoppable advertisement formats, enabling viewers to make impulse purchases related to the event, such as team merchandise, directly from their screens, which leads to higher conversion rates for brands.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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When the movie was coming out, people really liked that the explainer video that Ryan made about all the different formats.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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