formats

noun

plural of format
1
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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2
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 Rival premium large formats thrived, however, as Dolby Cinema, ScreenX and 4DX all reported record-breaking ticket sales over the weekend. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Those kinds of sales have dwindled in recent years as streaming has taken over and diehard followers have increasingly opted for CDs and vinyl, as physical formats have once again become popular and collectible. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Participants can complete the program in one, two, or three-day formats, either over the course of a week or spread out over a schedule that works for them. — Laurie Mermet, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 The streamer has been keen to crack its version of these types of formats. — Peter White, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Highstar introduced tabless cylindrical cells in 18650 and 21700 formats. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 When a 3-4 formation OLB like Watt classified as a linebacker, there weren’t enough reliable starters up front to go around in even standard formats. — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 27 July 2026 But great actors can indeed revive dead movie formats, and the addition of Jonsson and Gosling, at least sounds… sublime. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
  1. layouts
  2. designs
  3. formations
  4. compositions
  5. patterns
  6. themes
Noun
  • The converted building with its red brick facade is favored for its large windows, multi-level layouts, outdoor terraces and ceilings that reach up to 25 feet.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The residences range from two-bedroom homes to penthouses, with even the smallest layouts measuring more than 2,000 square feet.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • Additionally, thin or fragile skin can tear or simply not hold designs as well as younger, more elastic skin.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Gaurav Gupta’s designs are often worn at the Grammys and Cannes Film Festival red carpets.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of designs
Noun
  • Along with discovering sulfur crystals, shiny meteorites and other unusual rock formations, Curiosity has made some of its biggest discoveries about ancient Mars, the space agency said.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • The views out the panoramic windows are as stunning as ever; the Quebrada Solar Train (El Tren Solar de la Quebrada) cuts through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a narrow valley lined with rock formations and stark red hillsides.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of formations
Noun
  • As a result, his compositions have become strange totems of the internet, like global ringtones.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • The group remains one of the most successful and beloved acts in rock history, as well as a commercial juggernaut in its home country decades after many of its most famous compositions were first released.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of compositions
Noun
  • Shifts in weather patterns radiate outward to other regions of the globe like sound waves from a bell being rung, said climate and public health researcher Jeffrey Shaman of Columbia University during an El Niño media briefing last week.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But the margins and regional vote patterns could be interesting.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of patterns
Noun
  • But instead of gossiping about who’s dating whom, collaborators batted around their pasts and infused the darkly comedic anthology series with themes of samsara and the Jungian Shadow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Inspired by Silent Hill and Resident Evil, fans of the genre should be drawn to its themes and gameplay mechanics.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of themes

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