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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 Spaniard believes that race weekend formats should be adjusted too, to allow drivers to prepare for the sport part of the weekend.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
After decades of skin abuse, society moved on to different cleansing formats, like non-foaming gels, milky cleansers, and even enzymatic powders.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is designed to store and organize decades’ worth of records and data scattered across a maze of servers and different formats.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Various controversies with Best Actor winners in particular have also led to different presenter formats.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
Tickets for other formats will go on sale closer to the 2026 release date.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Separate identities from materials; use different formats and security measures.
—Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
The 1% Club’s success has been so stark of late as breakout formats in the UK in recent years have been dominated by shows that did not originate in Britain, such as The Traitors and Married at First Sight, which come from The Netherlands and Denmark respectively.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The production marks the latest chapter for a story that has captivated audiences across multiple formats — from the page to the screen to now, for the first time, the theater.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
After decades of skin abuse, society moved on to different cleansing formats, like non-foaming gels, milky cleansers, and even enzymatic powders.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is designed to store and organize decades’ worth of records and data scattered across a maze of servers and different formats.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Various controversies with Best Actor winners in particular have also led to different presenter formats.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
Tickets for other formats will go on sale closer to the 2026 release date.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Separate identities from materials; use different formats and security measures.
—Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
The 1% Club’s success has been so stark of late as breakout formats in the UK in recent years have been dominated by shows that did not originate in Britain, such as The Traitors and Married at First Sight, which come from The Netherlands and Denmark respectively.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The production marks the latest chapter for a story that has captivated audiences across multiple formats — from the page to the screen to now, for the first time, the theater.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
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Rooms can accommodate families with connecting layouts, and a thoughtful program for Little Stars includes boba tea-making classes, Hakka umbrella-painting workshops, and various Taiwanese cooking classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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To top it all off, the inline-four is heavier than alternative layouts, more complex, and harder to justify in 2026.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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Prince William and Kate Middleton have favored classic designs for their children’s nurseries.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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The lots spanned every season between those years and showcased designs by creative directors Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And then, without any warning, these formations disperse water, disturbing an otherwise pleasant day at the beach.—
Wayne Chan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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These geological formations are abundant in parts of Iowa that sit on top of the Midcontinent Rift — an event from more than one billion years ago when North America attempted to split apart and large amounts of lava seeped from the earth.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
17 Feb. 2026
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Aided by Gibson's strikingly beautiful compositions, Come See Me in the Good Light is an honest, heartfelt exploration of grief and creative expression.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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The advantage of using such a system is that the electrolyte is divided at the nanoscale into different compositions.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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Floral mosaic patterns abound on the walls; Dyson hair tools are at your fingertips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Coming in the heart of awards season, the ceremony could provide further clues about academy voting patterns ahead of the Oscars on March 15.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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For Murakami, the exhibition marks a philosophical return to concrete artistic themes after a period of feeling untethered from a meaningful movement.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The concert will explore themes of family, tradition and unity through lively orchestral music with a handful of special guests.—
Ashley Opina,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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