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 Communications are based on copper cabling and voice-grade phone lines, the HVAC systems leave the installations prone to damp, and the layouts are generally cramped, making repairs difficult. David Szondy april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026 Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026 Browse these tiny Southern Living House Plans to see a variety of layouts and architectural styles that fit your needs and design interests. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Four playable heroes, random events and dynamic room layouts ensure each session offers fresh challenges. Kennedy French, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026 Editing features allow users to modify text, images, and page layouts directly within PDFs. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 While the layouts differ among the homes, the great rooms all sport 10-foot ceilings and walls of windows that frame the Detroit skyline. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 In the study, the researchers examined three different cabin layouts with three varying ratios of passengers aged over 60 and three different distributions of these elderly travelers. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 The design team is currently preparing layouts both with and without Simpson, leaving the door open in either direction. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • According to the manufacturer, the platform is intended to integrate into broader military formations as production scales, suggesting a future role in coordinated operations, including escorting larger vessels.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.
    Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • Add Structural Edging or a Raised Border Structural edging and raised borders create clean lines that suit contemporary designs, says Stucchi.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
  • And good architects can actually elevate the earlier structures when thoughtfully incorporating them into new designs.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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  • Future grocery shake-up includes popular Wegmans The Charlotte metro area’s 737 stores includes traditional supermarkets, dollar stores, club stores, specialty formats, and discounters.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
  • All artistic formats operate within ecological systems.
    Manuela Moscoso, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to Churchill Grounds and Clave, the center will host a music academy and a recording studio named Koolbonga Studios, named in honor of one of Williams’ most famous jazz compositions.
    Mike Jordan, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Many times, people will successfully budget out for living arrangements, but the real pressure comes from the other necessary (and often non-negotiable) costs that are stacked on top of the housing payment.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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  • Bands of darker skin often followed similar patterns from patient to patient—a series of V’s along the upper spine, S’s along the abdomen, and an inverted U across each breast.
    Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Federal investigations into these patterns reinforce that the technology is still evolving and not yet proven safe.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Many people speak of the timeliness of the themes of this show.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The project is rooted in themes of loneliness, psychological control and the seductive pull of structure in an isolated life.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026

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