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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
Others have tested new formats on the eve of an election in a bid to woo the broadband crowd.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Battered by the global TV advertising downturn and shareholder squabbles, the company has been attempting to pivot to a digital-first model centered around streamer Joyn, while at the same anchoring its overnight ratings and build sellable global formats.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
British startup Longbow Motors has unveiled a new electric sports car in two formats.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
These expansions allow indies to tap into more complex gameplay and storytelling formats.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The subscription offering also includes access to live feeds from the field, an extensive video-on-demand library and several internet-native show formats.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The dynamic back finished as the overall RB16 across most fantasy formats after Week 5 last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Rock radio went backward after the 1960s, when the Beatles and Stones shared airtime and formats with the Supremes and Aretha.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Today, the market is dominated by ever-more concentrated and convenient formats, culminating in vapes that deliver nicotine with pharmaceutical precision.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Battered by the global TV advertising downturn and shareholder squabbles, the company has been attempting to pivot to a digital-first model centered around streamer Joyn, while at the same anchoring its overnight ratings and build sellable global formats.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
British startup Longbow Motors has unveiled a new electric sports car in two formats.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
These expansions allow indies to tap into more complex gameplay and storytelling formats.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The subscription offering also includes access to live feeds from the field, an extensive video-on-demand library and several internet-native show formats.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The dynamic back finished as the overall RB16 across most fantasy formats after Week 5 last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Rock radio went backward after the 1960s, when the Beatles and Stones shared airtime and formats with the Supremes and Aretha.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Today, the market is dominated by ever-more concentrated and convenient formats, culminating in vapes that deliver nicotine with pharmaceutical precision.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
Noun
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Behind the scenes, Meta AI analyzes photo details, like lighting, people and events, to group similar moments and create polished collage layouts automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Having started as a wooden-boat builder in 1956, Italy’s Comitti yard on Lake Como migrated to modern composites in 2002 and now walks the line between classic looks and contemporary layouts.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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The station's successor will come from the private industry, as several companies are working on designs for next-generation space outposts.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Tailless designs are inherently unstable, and thrust vectoring can maximize performance across the flight envelope, including at high altitudes, the report noted.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The style is striking, with wooden ceiling panels curved like rock formations and plenty of nods to the natural world in the form of stone, more wood and bronze.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Cathedral Rock is one of Sedona's most iconic hikes, with its unique rock formations and vortexes that hold special healing powers.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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There is a sense of replay in the heightened and artificial diction with which Mateus has her cast bear witness, and this sense is enhanced by the painterly compositions that frame the speakers.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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In taking the stage to accept the honor, Gorley praised all of the songs that had been honored during the evening, particularly older compositions that have endured through the years.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes, a slice of the weather patterns aloft can act to focus heavy rainfall over a region, Roth said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The store houses a Scarf Bar offering designs in cashmere and silk twill in a variety of colors, patterns, textures and more than 30 shades of Burberry check.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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And next year, the party gets even bigger with new themes every season of the event.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Early in the year, the department-run Foreign Service Institute eliminated over 1,200 courses with DEI and other diversity themes.—
Paul du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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