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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 campaign is also calling for experienced independent moderators to run the debate and that it be aired on accessible formats for the entire voting public.
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
In an edition that was all about the subtleties of watchmaking, one had to keep their eyes peeled to get all the subtleties of what the exhibitors at Watches and Wonders packed into 40-something-millimeter formats.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Online and hybrid formats are what make that cadence feasible at scale.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Entire formats aged out in real time.
—Stephanie Hind, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Conversion tools allow users to export PDFs into formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image files.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Another lottery offering, Mega Millions, has seen a 24% drop in sales since the multi-state game switched formats to make tickets more expensive.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
With over 350 shows happening all over seven days, NIAJ has the chance to continue its streak of introducing unique live formats and pairings for comedy that have room to grow.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
In an edition that was all about the subtleties of watchmaking, one had to keep their eyes peeled to get all the subtleties of what the exhibitors at Watches and Wonders packed into 40-something-millimeter formats.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Online and hybrid formats are what make that cadence feasible at scale.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Entire formats aged out in real time.
—Stephanie Hind, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Conversion tools allow users to export PDFs into formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image files.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Another lottery offering, Mega Millions, has seen a 24% drop in sales since the multi-state game switched formats to make tickets more expensive.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
With over 350 shows happening all over seven days, NIAJ has the chance to continue its streak of introducing unique live formats and pairings for comedy that have room to grow.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
Noun
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As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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Corner layouts maximize seating without sacrificing flow.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Throughout the night, Taylor was outfitted in Calvin Klein Collection custom designs.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
3 May 2026
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Originally, the designs were for everything to be about toys.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Inspired by natural cave formations, the 6-meter (20-feet) tall, 50-square-meter (538-square-foot) house took just 14 days to print on site — from foundation to rooftop parapet — using a giant gantry printer, says Igarashi.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Both the absolute and relative formations have been developing since the beginning of 2026.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Cooper’s poetry works as a structural device, allowing Knats’ compositions to take on more obvious extramusical meaning.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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In its announcement Thursday, the Lucas has revealed the thematic compositions of the majority of these galleries, which range from focuses on specific artists to medium-specific hangs.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In interviews, representatives of some companies told me about their algorithms’ abilities to reveal patterns that impressions alone cannot.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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In a city, the faintest stars disappear, leaving only the brightest patterns.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The tool then used multi-agent reasoning to surface direct quotes from speakers that support or push back on the central themes.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Its vision is sharp and clever, its humor unexpected, and its handling of themes of mortality and home genuinely moving.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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