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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
SwifDoo also supports merging or splitting files, batch processing multiple documents, and converting PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image formats.
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PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
In terms of what’s next, the duo hinted at a weight management offering coming at the beginning of 2026, as well as possibilities for additional formats.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
And the prototypes already exist, including mid-stream formats used in common pregnancy-test sticks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
This view lets newsrooms shift resources, test fresh formats, or retire sections that no longer serve readers.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Kraft was the overall TE1 in standard formats (TE2 in PPR) through nine weeks before the injury.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The question is whether shows such as Royal Court and Hot Ones, as well as video podcasts such as Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy, Theo Von’s This Past Weekend and Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights, can ultimately compete with and replace traditional late-night formats.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Good Fortune Physical Release Date Good Fortune is now available for pre-order in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats and will release on December 9, 2025.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
British startup Longbow Motors has unveiled a new electric sports car in two formats.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
In terms of what’s next, the duo hinted at a weight management offering coming at the beginning of 2026, as well as possibilities for additional formats.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
And the prototypes already exist, including mid-stream formats used in common pregnancy-test sticks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
This view lets newsrooms shift resources, test fresh formats, or retire sections that no longer serve readers.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Kraft was the overall TE1 in standard formats (TE2 in PPR) through nine weeks before the injury.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The question is whether shows such as Royal Court and Hot Ones, as well as video podcasts such as Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy, Theo Von’s This Past Weekend and Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights, can ultimately compete with and replace traditional late-night formats.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Good Fortune Physical Release Date Good Fortune is now available for pre-order in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats and will release on December 9, 2025.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
British startup Longbow Motors has unveiled a new electric sports car in two formats.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
Noun
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And no columns to get in the way Decades of retrofitting the 1928 courthouse resulted in some awkward layouts for smaller courtrooms.—
Douglas Hanks
November 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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The findings produced several best-practice recommendations for optimizing alpine PV layouts.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The simplicity of the marks is echoed in the Godna collection, whose designs feature articulated ribs of high-polish 18-karat yellow gold lined with pavé diamonds and holding larger diamonds.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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But what's really cool is how the movie brings those story lines together in a narrative filled with intriguing twists, gnarly kills, heroic sacrifices and a slew of nifty new Predator designs.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Besides the beach, the landscape has natural rock formations, sand dunes, and mandacaru cacti.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of tree swallows float down the coast, rising into snow globe formations when a deadly falcon appears on the scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As Marks’ compositions surge on the Hot 100 each December, Marks also makes an annual return to Hot 100 Songwriters.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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With gruff vocals, intensely honest lyrics and compositions that range from messy alt-rock to grungy folk, Maeson's album, and captivating live show, brings listeners into his head and home.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Personal issues, such as cleanliness, eye care routines, or sleep patterns, are one thing, but there are also more widespread, communal issues that can greatly affect your eyesight in surprising ways.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
11 Nov. 2025
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As the format matures, that accessibility can help challenge the old patterns of entertainment and pave the way for a more inclusive audio landscape.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Uncertainty over ITV‘s future has been one of the dominant themes of 2025.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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