formats

plural of format
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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 Audiences feel more open to new voices, new platforms, and new formats than ever. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Eventbrite also links the trend to coffeehouse DJ sets and morning dance events, a signal that programmable, alcohol-free formats are expanding across the day. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 Chilean cinema appears across sections, formats and generations, from Official Selection to New Directors, Horizontes Latinos, Perlak, Zabaltegi, Made in Spain and Zinemira. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 What Could Be Next Expect the category to keep pushing outward from boutique wellness clubs into formats that look and feel more like entertainment. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 SwRI plans to expand the EII to other battery chemistries, cell formats and application areas, while also examining how aging, degradation and thermal management affect interchangeability. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026 Test the same message across formats—headline versus support email versus error copy. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 In his new role at Nateland, Kulp will also continue to expand Nateland’s library of specials, series, live recordings and original IP, original digital series and repeatable comedy formats. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 An elegant attacking batter, Ganguly scored 16 test and 22 one-day international centuries, amassing more than 18,000 runs across both formats. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • These options give equipment manufacturers additional flexibility when adapting the supply to existing hardware layouts.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • IvyCraft interprets document layouts, page structures, and images instead of extracting text alone.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • Competitors, well aware of Meta’s reputation, are trying to win by making privacy central to their designs.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • With their timeless minimalist look, one of the most popular designs are the Gianvito 105 stiletto pumps.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Rather than heading straight for Utah, spend time exploring the desert beyond the Strip, including the red-rock formations and ancient petroglyphs of Valley of Fire State Park.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • After setting sail, the boat zigzags between tropical islands covered in coconut palms and Jenga-like rock formations.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Characterized by striking color palettes and graphic compositions, his images mix art, activism and popular culture.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Zimmer’s live shows allow for these compositions to exist in a different life, making music originally written to accompany scenes on screen into the centerpiece of a full-scale arena production.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Standard materials send reflecting waves outward at equal angles, creating unpredictable chaotic patterns inside irregular containers.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Before forward-facing sonar, anglers studied past tournaments and memorized successful fishing patterns at various times of the year.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
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  • He is expected to speak on several spiritual and societal themes, including the need to protect immigrants, the sick and unborn, and defend human dignity in the era of AI, and address themes of peace, culture, and unity.
    — Tyler Speicher , Courtney Walsh, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • What was your role in Thrive’s recent discussions with FIFA, and how does the way that investment idea played out map to the themes of your book?
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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