Thesaurus results for FORMATS

formats

noun

plural of format

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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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 Other formats mentioned include balanced political talk, non-political talk, and sports, with an emphasis on local teams. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 13 July 2026 Historically, the two use different formats and software and have different levels of detail depending on what type of machine is rendering them and whether the rendering is pre-baked or being done in real time. — ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 Under previous Olympic formats, five preliminary matches allowed teams to recover from an early stumble. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 What about newer formats like vertical dramas or microdramas? — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 Some of television’s most successful formats – including live news, sports and game shows – weren’t suitable for theaters. — Hernan Lopez, Variety, 10 July 2026 Khloud by Khloé Kardashian protein popcorn and chips Khloé Kardashian’s brand, Khloud, leans into snackable formats. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 The Japanese entertainment and technology company said new PlayStation titles released starting in January 2028 will be sold through the PlayStation Store and by retailers in digital formats only. — Anzar Mehraj, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Antenna is planning a late-August theatrical release, and will put the film out in physical media formats after its theatrical opening. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 July 2026

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The Amelia costs from CAD 145,000 (roughly US$102,000) and has lots of options available, such as alternative layouts, building materials, and even a bathtub/shower instead of the standard shower.

— Adam Williams July 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
There are also suites, like the Mountain View suite, a two-level tower room with stunning sights, or the Family suite with options for unique configurations of beds and layouts to suit a family’s specific needs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

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Sudarshan has pinned his hopes on the iconic Norton, a more than century-old British brand long celebrated for its racing pedigree, innovative technology and cool designs.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Trump wrote alongside the designs in a June 26 post on Truth Social.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of designs

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Even more striking, the course was built directly into black lava beds (officially called ancient basalt rock formations) from an inactive volcano about 20 minutes away.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Alternating magnetic polarities ensure reliable alignment into square lattice formations.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.

— Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Langley has seen a total of a dozen compositions land on the roster, eight of which have climbed into the top 10.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of compositions

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Flies, those mechanical vectors of disease, may also be worse this year because of weather patterns across much of the US.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
In other words, even when prompted to respond as an average citizen of a particular country, the models systematically aligned more with Western patterns of moral values.

— Alexandra Figueroa, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Definition of patterns

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The whimsy carries over to afternoon tea, served throughout the year in the hotel’s Pavilion and featuring fairytale and wondrous themes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Capital chased the same companies, the same suppliers, the same data center themes, the same power demand stories, and the same future productivity arguments.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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