layouts

Definition of layoutsnext
plural of layout
1
as in formations
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the decorator changed the layout of the living room three times before declaring it finished

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as in designs
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the layout of his portraits typically consists of a finely drawn subject against a roughly sketched background

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Recent Examples of layouts Drees Custom Homes has introduced new modern townhomes featuring 20-foot ceilings and open-concept layouts, priced from the $400s. Mosaic mar. 8, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026 Rely on Rugs Rugs play an important role in the function and look of conversation-friendly room layouts. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026 The passenger-side hatch can be fitted out as neatly as the driver's side, but instead of kitchens, Tekton offers various organizational layouts. New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026 Levi says that units in the building have a variety of layouts, many of them funky and unique — townhouse-style units; duplexes; big, original-style lofts; lofts that have been carved into multi-bedroom apartments. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2026 Here, three interior designers highlight the best kitchen layouts for efficiency (and style to boot). Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026 Oakwood maximizes every square foot, with creative layouts and flex spaces that serve as home offices, classrooms, or playrooms—reflecting the realities of remote work, multi-generational living, and evolving needs after the pandemic. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026 Called Alina, the residential component has 357 units, including a mix of studios, one-to-three bedroom layouts, lofts and penthouse suites, according to a news release from the developer. Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026 Both are below-average values for the weekly TGL layouts. Keith Stewart, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Flatirons—striking, slanted red sandstone formations—the campus pairs wide-open green spaces with historic buildings spanning Gothic, Classical, and Victorian architectural styles.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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  • These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
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  • The first celebrity guest episode already produced the kind of personal disclosures that traditional interview formats almost never capture.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The unscripted business has been holding out hope that under Wiseman and Holland, Paramount+ will become another major buyer of reality formats and series to rival the likes of Netflix and the broadcast networks.
    Peter White, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
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  • The collection helps to mark the design studio’s 20th anniversary, and builds upon Adelman’s portfolio of illuminated sculptures pairing delicate glass with mixed metals in organic compositions—a signature of hers.
    Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
  • These life-size sculptures are fixed to walls with metal supports, placed on chairs to register bodily scale, or positioned on the floor in juxtaposition with larger compositions.
    Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
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  • In those arrangements, the emotional and administrative burden remains on the client’s shoulders.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Organizers have yet to outline departure arrangements for the players, who traveled to Australia only days before the US-Israeli war against Iran erupted.
    Swati Pandey, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • So, changing your eating patterns can disturb it and affect blood sugar control.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Mar. 2026
  • First and foremost, the term climate change refers to the long-term temperature shifts and weather patterns across the globe.
    Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One of my favorite movies of all time is California Suite, a gem of a Neil Simon film with witty dialogue, an incredible cast, and themes that are as relevant as ever.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Star Tours is a Star Wars-themes motion simulator ride.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026

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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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