formations

plural of formation
as in layouts
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 These subsurface formations are hotter than 750°F (399°C) and hold enough energy to transform green grid economics. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Additional study of the hexagon and now a decagon could help astronomers compare formations on the opposite ends of Saturn and learn more about a gas giant's weather patterns, according to NASA. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 When this finally occurs, its spiral arms will generate a massive uptick in star formations. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 Head to Dells of the Wisconsin River State Natural Area for views of trees in their seasonal finery among numerous pines and set against Cambrian sandstone cliffs, canyons, and unique rock formations. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 By comparing these two formations on opposite ends of Saturn, scientists can learn more about the weather patterns of giant gas planets, according to Sanchez-Lavega. ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 The towering, seemingly alien rock formations have become increasingly prominent as the water level has dropped. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026 Snorkelers and divers can swim past underwater kelp forests, awe-inspiring volcanic formations, and rocky reefs. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 James watched on as the manager used 5-3-2, 3-5-2 and 3-4-2-1 formations to push the club away from danger. Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Autumn Ring will return in December for the first time since GT6, and interestingly, it’ll be offered with two layouts.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Mini Domy The Brda has lots of options available, including different interior layouts, an optional deck area, and the ability to swap out the steps for an indoor spiral staircase.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Lialina’s practice as an artist and archivist revolves the uneven promises of permanence, loss, maintenance, and distribution that the internet, in its many formats and phases, represents.
    Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The company has a track record of producing big international formats regionally.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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