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as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the book's format is very user-friendly
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as in designs
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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Recent Examples of formats
The first celebrity guest episode already produced the kind of personal disclosures that traditional interview formats almost never capture.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The unscripted business has been holding out hope that under Wiseman and Holland, Paramount+ will become another major buyer of reality formats and series to rival the likes of Netflix and the broadcast networks.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Look for the 2026 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team X Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey at select retailers starting this month in both 700-ml and one-liter formats (SRP $35).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Besides the endowment, highlights of Herring’s tenure include leading the organization through the Covid-19 pandemic, developing new concert formats and creating the Knight New Media Center.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Fremantle, which is controlled by German broadcaster RTL Group, is one of the world’s leading independent production companies, with a portfolio of global formats including Masked Singer, The X Factor, and Got Talent.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The former England captain has been a stellar performer for his country across white-ball formats since 2011.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The companion app gives you excellent control over formats, output targets, and settings.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
By the 1960s and ’70s, the reach of mass media prompted companies to communicate complex medical information in brief commercial formats.
—Anna Chorniy, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The unscripted business has been holding out hope that under Wiseman and Holland, Paramount+ will become another major buyer of reality formats and series to rival the likes of Netflix and the broadcast networks.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Look for the 2026 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team X Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey at select retailers starting this month in both 700-ml and one-liter formats (SRP $35).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Besides the endowment, highlights of Herring’s tenure include leading the organization through the Covid-19 pandemic, developing new concert formats and creating the Knight New Media Center.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Fremantle, which is controlled by German broadcaster RTL Group, is one of the world’s leading independent production companies, with a portfolio of global formats including Masked Singer, The X Factor, and Got Talent.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The former England captain has been a stellar performer for his country across white-ball formats since 2011.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The companion app gives you excellent control over formats, output targets, and settings.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
By the 1960s and ’70s, the reach of mass media prompted companies to communicate complex medical information in brief commercial formats.
—Anna Chorniy, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
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Drees Custom Homes has introduced new modern townhomes featuring 20-foot ceilings and open-concept layouts, priced from the $400s.—
Mosaic
Mar. 8,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rely on Rugs Rugs play an important role in the function and look of conversation-friendly room layouts.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Amid the Dolphins’ coaching change from Mike McDaniel to Jeff Hafley and defensive coordinator change from Anthony Weaver to Sean Duggan, the defense figures to see new defensive front formations.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bullish formations Zooming out to the three-year chart on a log scale shows just how effectively InterDigital has leveraged similar bullish formations in the past.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The collection helps to mark the design studio’s 20th anniversary, and builds upon Adelman’s portfolio of illuminated sculptures pairing delicate glass with mixed metals in organic compositions—a signature of hers.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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These life-size sculptures are fixed to walls with metal supports, placed on chairs to register bodily scale, or positioned on the floor in juxtaposition with larger compositions.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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So, changing your eating patterns can disturb it and affect blood sugar control.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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First and foremost, the term climate change refers to the long-term temperature shifts and weather patterns across the globe.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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One of my favorite movies of all time is California Suite, a gem of a Neil Simon film with witty dialogue, an incredible cast, and themes that are as relevant as ever.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Star Tours is a Star Wars-themes motion simulator ride.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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