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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
If every equipment supplier develops proprietary AI systems with unique interfaces and data formats, manufacturers will likely face overwhelming integration challenges, spending resources on plumbing rather than process improvement.
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Joel Scutchfield, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The model is designed to process multiple input formats and generate output video that reflects combined instructions rather than isolated prompts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The awards celebrate the formats, studios, creators and platforms leading the way in digital-first content across YouTube, TikTok, FAST and streaming.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The issue is real enough that there’s actually been an uptick in people investing in physical media—Blu-rays and other formats.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Under the pact, Smoove will serve as an executive producer and creative collaborator on a programming slate that will span formats and genres.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 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
Set to hit shelves July 1, 2025, the book will be released in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats—and now audiences can get the first look at its vibrant cover.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
As hospitality programs shift to online and hybrid formats, the demand for scalable, hands-on learning tools has increased.
—Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Joel Scutchfield, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The model is designed to process multiple input formats and generate output video that reflects combined instructions rather than isolated prompts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The awards celebrate the formats, studios, creators and platforms leading the way in digital-first content across YouTube, TikTok, FAST and streaming.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The issue is real enough that there’s actually been an uptick in people investing in physical media—Blu-rays and other formats.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Under the pact, Smoove will serve as an executive producer and creative collaborator on a programming slate that will span formats and genres.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 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
Set to hit shelves July 1, 2025, the book will be released in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats—and now audiences can get the first look at its vibrant cover.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
As hospitality programs shift to online and hybrid formats, the demand for scalable, hands-on learning tools has increased.
—Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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
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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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The space observatory mapped the motions and compositions of 2 billion stars across the Milky Way between July 2014 and January 2025.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Ultimately, Orcutt and Fratti landed on a set of compositions that conjure an aching sense of nostalgia and familiarity through cello and guitar melodies that interweave and blossom like a trellis-climbing vine.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 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
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The basic themes of Hearst’s life and the novels that dramatize it remain distressingly relevant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Marcus Morris-Eyton, a portfolio manager at AllianceBernstein, said the sector’s recent selloff has created more attractive entry points into long-term military spending themes.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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