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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 crops good enough to incorporate into its Churchills, primeros, and other formats are aged for as long as a presidential term before the rolling process even begins.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Disney+, the agreement also reinforces its commitment to Spanish audiovisual production and talent, enriching its offering with formats that have strong cultural and social impact.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
View gallery - 5 images EDC (everyday carry) creators continue to explore ways to combine as many tools as possible into compact formats.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s used in similar formats in states across the country.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Users can convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image formats, and back again.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Nearly 40% of the adaptions tracked in the report are based on formats that debuted more than 10 years ago, almost doubling the figure from the previous report.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Notetaking assistance is second, followed by flexible attendance or due dates, alternative formats and housing accomodations.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Hyland shoots with film cameras, in both medium and large formats, and her images of the meadow, often shot from a distance, are different from what Americans or Europeans would expect from mountain tourism.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Disney+, the agreement also reinforces its commitment to Spanish audiovisual production and talent, enriching its offering with formats that have strong cultural and social impact.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
View gallery - 5 images EDC (everyday carry) creators continue to explore ways to combine as many tools as possible into compact formats.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s used in similar formats in states across the country.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Users can convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image formats, and back again.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Nearly 40% of the adaptions tracked in the report are based on formats that debuted more than 10 years ago, almost doubling the figure from the previous report.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Notetaking assistance is second, followed by flexible attendance or due dates, alternative formats and housing accomodations.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Hyland shoots with film cameras, in both medium and large formats, and her images of the meadow, often shot from a distance, are different from what Americans or Europeans would expect from mountain tourism.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
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The funnel suite and complementary Loft Suite, a nearly 8,000-square-foot duplex on decks 9 and 10, reflect a broader emphasis on flexible, residential-style layouts.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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The upgrade brings a modernized interface, snap layouts for improved multitasking, and built-in Copilot AI assistance for quick answers and task management.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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That committee approved a set of different designs, which included images related to the abolition of slavery, the Civil Rights Movement and women's suffrage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Such designs could lead to more efficient, flexible, and resilient robotic systems capable of mimicking natural movement more closely.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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On the Ionian side, Pietragrande Beach in Catanzaro feels dramatic and cinematic, with towering rock formations and deep blue water ideal for diving.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The test offered a rare, detailed look at how the country plans to deploy coordinated drone formations in combat.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Numinous plein-air compositions, showing the patients around the institution’s grounds, assert the irresistible force of nature.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók traveled around countrysides collecting tunes to be turned into piano, violin and orchestral compositions.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While federal recommendations emphasize improving carbohydrate quality and overall eating patterns, some popular diet approaches focus more directly on reducing total carbohydrate intake.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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At the time, some brands would offer only certain patterns and longer lengths of ring slings.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The composer’s electronic-leaning score is built on ambient synths and recurring romantic themes, underscoring the central relationship between rival hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Conor Storrie).—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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