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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
His team cleans and converts messy internal files—from handwritten field notes for commercial clients to exotic classified file formats for the government—so they can be searched safely inside a secure vector database.
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Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
There are a number of premier formats.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Aside from briefly dropping on YouTube, the album was released only on physical formats, including a cherry-red vinyl pressing and via cassette.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Oftentimes, the rainwater comes from the top of a roof or passes through gutters, but there are various formats.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Costs, formats and time commitments vary, allowing players to choose between structured competition and flexible play.
—Julia King, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The person who has accumulated the most points over a season wins the Taskmaster trophy, which is usually a golden bust of Davies’s head, though the physical form of the trophy varies across formats.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
That focus on performance is becoming more important as consumers rely less on traditional advertising formats, like TV commercials, to learn about new products and more on word-of-mouth recommendations on social media, where products can go viral — for better or worse.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Users can edit text and images, merge or split files, and convert between formats such as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, JPG, and PNG.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
There are a number of premier formats.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Aside from briefly dropping on YouTube, the album was released only on physical formats, including a cherry-red vinyl pressing and via cassette.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Oftentimes, the rainwater comes from the top of a roof or passes through gutters, but there are various formats.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Costs, formats and time commitments vary, allowing players to choose between structured competition and flexible play.
—Julia King, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The person who has accumulated the most points over a season wins the Taskmaster trophy, which is usually a golden bust of Davies’s head, though the physical form of the trophy varies across formats.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
That focus on performance is becoming more important as consumers rely less on traditional advertising formats, like TV commercials, to learn about new products and more on word-of-mouth recommendations on social media, where products can go viral — for better or worse.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Users can edit text and images, merge or split files, and convert between formats such as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, JPG, and PNG.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
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All 39 have different layouts, views, and furnishings, and some feature pieces from the historic Ritz Paris, bought at the renovation auction of 2016.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Features like Snap layouts, improved search, and virtual desktops help manage multiple tasks more effectively.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rumors about the product have been swirling since last year, and the latest scoop says the company may be testing four different designs for the wearable.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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These stunning designs can showcase the surrounding landscape or draw attention to striking features like a sleek fence or a bold front door color.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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According to the manufacturer, the platform is intended to integrate into broader military formations as production scales, suggesting a future role in coordinated operations, including escorting larger vessels.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
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The demo will be presented by award-winning artist Rose Irelan, who will demonstrate her palette, compositions, ocean waves and capturing light.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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David Nimmer, a longtime copyright attorney who also teaches at the University of California, Los Angeles, said that under anti-bootlegging laws, the artists technically own the original compositions and live recordings.—
Christopher Weber,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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These systems often involve black holes of unequal mass and display strong wobbling and irregular spin patterns.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Its elevation is around 7,000 feet, leading to cooler and wetter weather patterns for communities surrounding the divide in Douglas, Elbert, and El Paso counties.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Many people speak of the timeliness of the themes of this show.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The project is rooted in themes of loneliness, psychological control and the seductive pull of structure in an isolated life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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