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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
Kin caregivers particularly struggle to afford housing with enough rooms and accessible, aging-friendly layouts.
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Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The permanent pavers add a personal touch to any outdoor area through distinctive layouts and textures.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Optimal department-store layouts of the early 1980s.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Newer ships have improved insulation and smarter layouts, but the laws of physics still apply at sea.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
McDonald’s has continued redesigning restaurants around digital ordering kiosks and drive-thru focused layouts, where large self-service drink stations may no longer fit the company’s newer setup.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Fritz also put a lot of thought and craftsmanship into the bathroom, which offers a spa-like experience that shows real spatial problem-solving rather than just miniaturizing conventional layouts.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Meanwhile, Family Studios are geared toward groups with kids, and feature kitchenettes and flexible layouts.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The permanent pavers add a personal touch to any outdoor area through distinctive layouts and textures.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Optimal department-store layouts of the early 1980s.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Newer ships have improved insulation and smarter layouts, but the laws of physics still apply at sea.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
McDonald’s has continued redesigning restaurants around digital ordering kiosks and drive-thru focused layouts, where large self-service drink stations may no longer fit the company’s newer setup.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Fritz also put a lot of thought and craftsmanship into the bathroom, which offers a spa-like experience that shows real spatial problem-solving rather than just miniaturizing conventional layouts.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Meanwhile, Family Studios are geared toward groups with kids, and feature kitchenettes and flexible layouts.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layouts
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Havasu Falls, Havasupai Reservation, Arizona Havasu Falls, located within the Havasupai Reservation just beyond the southwest corner of Grand Canyon National Park, attract visitors with their bright blue and green waters and the surrounding travertine rock formations.—
Talia Avakian,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Entrepreneurship momentum continued in April, marking 560,194 new formations—a 9% increase over the same month a year prior.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Having also grown up in Puerto Rico, Soto now intentionally repurposes objects and designs from her childhood into pieces of art that represent life on the small island, such as her upholstered plastic lawn chairs, which are deeply connected to Puerto Rican culture.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The two-piece creation was the first of two designs from Rose, an Oscar winner.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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As on-set conflict between Emilia and Esteban escalates, Sorogoyen begins to mix digital film, 35 mm, 16 mm and 8 mm, widescreen and box formats, color and black and white.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The trend is also showing up in more polished drink formats.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Long, patient takes devoid of nondiegetic elements immerse us in Misael’s rudimentary existence, with birdsong and cracking branches working together with DP Cobi Migliori’s handsome long-shot compositions to create a trancelike atmosphere.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Michael Armitage, a British painter born in Kenya, updates old-style history painting with fresher, journalistic impulses to produce compositions—of chicken thieves, migrants crammed on rafts, crowds facing COVID-era curfews—that feel strangely dreamlike.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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Standardized support would mean women can access these tools without having to rely on informal arrangements or their manager’s discretion or support.—
Shirley Velasquez,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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When the House settlement was finalized, those definitions were thought to concern boosters, collectives and others who use NIL as pretext for pay-to-play arrangements, meaning deals intended to direct an athlete to attend or remain at a particular college.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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The idea is being studied by scientists, who warn that impacts may be unpredictable, including changes in rain patterns, draughts and unforeseen weather changes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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So, too, has ball progression from their initial build-up phase after last summer’s sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, as well as a lack of patterns of play in the final third.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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What led you to explore the heavy and difficult themes related to relationships and sexuality that the women in Gentle Monster face?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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