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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
As on-set conflict between Emilia and Esteban escalates, Sorogoyen begins to mix digital film, 35 mm, 16 mm and 8 mm, widescreen and box formats, color and black and white.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2026
The trend is also showing up in more polished drink formats.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The co-branded campaign will be supported by a 360-degree media strategy that will see the release of different formats of video clips as well as activations in brick-and-mortar retail and online.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
In the United States, the balance is broader, allowing for new choreography and collaborative formats.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
That game also recently switched formats, though sales have dropped about 24% in Massachusetts because jackpots have not been as high as expected.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 8 May 2026
These formats are designed as multiplatform ecosystems—extending beyond linear to streaming, and from digital to social — to build lasting audience connection and loyalty.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
It’s designed for both casual users and professionals who want control over their files without the friction, whether that’s converting formats, editing text, or keeping documents organized.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
The pop-up lands at a time when audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing formats in publishing, fueled by strong fan communities across platforms like BookTok and podcasts.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2026
The trend is also showing up in more polished drink formats.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The co-branded campaign will be supported by a 360-degree media strategy that will see the release of different formats of video clips as well as activations in brick-and-mortar retail and online.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
In the United States, the balance is broader, allowing for new choreography and collaborative formats.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
That game also recently switched formats, though sales have dropped about 24% in Massachusetts because jackpots have not been as high as expected.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 8 May 2026
These formats are designed as multiplatform ecosystems—extending beyond linear to streaming, and from digital to social — to build lasting audience connection and loyalty.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
It’s designed for both casual users and professionals who want control over their files without the friction, whether that’s converting formats, editing text, or keeping documents organized.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
The pop-up lands at a time when audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing formats in publishing, fueled by strong fan communities across platforms like BookTok and podcasts.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
Noun
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Kin caregivers particularly struggle to afford housing with enough rooms and accessible, aging-friendly layouts.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The permanent pavers add a personal touch to any outdoor area through distinctive layouts and textures.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Having also grown up in Puerto Rico, Soto now intentionally repurposes objects and designs from her childhood into pieces of art that represent life on the small island, such as her upholstered plastic lawn chairs, which are deeply connected to Puerto Rican culture.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The two-piece creation was the first of two designs from Rose, an Oscar winner.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Havasu Falls, Havasupai Reservation, Arizona Havasu Falls, located within the Havasupai Reservation just beyond the southwest corner of Grand Canyon National Park, attract visitors with their bright blue and green waters and the surrounding travertine rock formations.—
Talia Avakian,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Entrepreneurship momentum continued in April, marking 560,194 new formations—a 9% increase over the same month a year prior.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Long, patient takes devoid of nondiegetic elements immerse us in Misael’s rudimentary existence, with birdsong and cracking branches working together with DP Cobi Migliori’s handsome long-shot compositions to create a trancelike atmosphere.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Michael Armitage, a British painter born in Kenya, updates old-style history painting with fresher, journalistic impulses to produce compositions—of chicken thieves, migrants crammed on rafts, crowds facing COVID-era curfews—that feel strangely dreamlike.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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The idea is being studied by scientists, who warn that impacts may be unpredictable, including changes in rain patterns, draughts and unforeseen weather changes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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So, too, has ball progression from their initial build-up phase after last summer’s sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, as well as a lack of patterns of play in the final third.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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What led you to explore the heavy and difficult themes related to relationships and sexuality that the women in Gentle Monster face?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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