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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
Newer ships have improved insulation and smarter layouts, but the laws of physics still apply at sea.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
They are built through intelligent layouts, durable materials, adaptable living spaces and improvements that reflect how people actually live and envision their futures.
—Zakkiyyah Terrell White, USA Today, 8 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
Corner layouts maximize seating without sacrificing flow.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
In addition to providing the aforementioned literal functions, kitchen islands help determine kitchen layouts, Tucker says.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
They are built through intelligent layouts, durable materials, adaptable living spaces and improvements that reflect how people actually live and envision their futures.
—Zakkiyyah Terrell White, USA Today, 8 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
Corner layouts maximize seating without sacrificing flow.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
In addition to providing the aforementioned literal functions, kitchen islands help determine kitchen layouts, Tucker says.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layouts
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Inspired by natural cave formations, the 6-meter (20-feet) tall, 50-square-meter (538-square-foot) house took just 14 days to print on site — from foundation to rooftop parapet — using a giant gantry printer, says Igarashi.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Both the absolute and relative formations have been developing since the beginning of 2026.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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The pots feature a variety of motifs from floral designs to western desert cactus vibes.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Another major addition for 2026 is the Fantastic Pavilion Vertical Cinema Showcase, dedicated to emerging mobile-first storytelling formats and short-form genre content.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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That game also recently switched formats, though sales have dropped about 24% in Massachusetts because jackpots have not been as high as expected.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Fleeing Salzburg and his father’s (Jonathan Aris) iron fist and emphasis on perfection, Mozart, armed with his compositions, vile language and impulsivity, is determined to take on the city.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Over the past 30-plus years, the San Diego singer and guitarist have performed numerous concerts here showcasing various Metheny compositions.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 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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These patterns, known as diffraction spikes, only appear when a light source is both extremely bright and highly concentrated.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Inspired by Southern artisans and crafters, the Patchwork Pie uses dough to form quilt-like patterns atop juicy, jammy fruit filling.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The tool then used multi-agent reasoning to surface direct quotes from speakers that support or push back on the central themes.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Its vision is sharp and clever, its humor unexpected, and its handling of themes of mortality and home genuinely moving.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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