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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
As vehicles move toward higher levels of automation, interior layouts are being rethought.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Expressive Front Entrances Rather than relying on traditional lawns and symmetrical, cookie-cutter layouts, homeowners are embracing front yards that reflect their living rooms.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
These are the bad bathroom layouts keeping your space from feeling like a sanctuary, and designers are sharing how to switch things up for a much more soothing space.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Like your nosiest neighbor, furniture layouts have a knack for overstaying their welcome.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
And no columns to get in the way Decades of retrofitting the 1928 courthouse resulted in some awkward layouts for smaller courtrooms.
—Douglas Hanks
november 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
That included taller headroom, more owner-friendly layouts and improved materials.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Whether made-to-measure couches, modular sectionals, or bespoke armchairs, custom furniture gives you infinite flexibility to adapt to your taste and the constraints of your space, personal preferences, and room layouts.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Expressive Front Entrances Rather than relying on traditional lawns and symmetrical, cookie-cutter layouts, homeowners are embracing front yards that reflect their living rooms.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
These are the bad bathroom layouts keeping your space from feeling like a sanctuary, and designers are sharing how to switch things up for a much more soothing space.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Like your nosiest neighbor, furniture layouts have a knack for overstaying their welcome.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
And no columns to get in the way Decades of retrofitting the 1928 courthouse resulted in some awkward layouts for smaller courtrooms.
—Douglas Hanks
november 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
That included taller headroom, more owner-friendly layouts and improved materials.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Whether made-to-measure couches, modular sectionals, or bespoke armchairs, custom furniture gives you infinite flexibility to adapt to your taste and the constraints of your space, personal preferences, and room layouts.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layouts
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Meanwhile, the Grand Canyon’s South Rim is open all year long to visitors who want to explore its iconic red rock formations.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prepare to hike down a dirt trail and then a narrow, steep stairwell that gives way to epic rock formations and captivating sea caves.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Arizona Suede Sandal The Arizona is one of Birkenstock’s most recognizable designs for its famous cork footbed and double buckle closure—now reimagined with sheepskin-lining for cold-weather travel or a cozy staycation.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Among the silver items were a tripod jar and a silver goblet with remarkable designs of grape and honeysuckle.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Profitability has been pressured by investment in labor, technology and new store formats and Street analysts have noted that margin recovery in North America remains a key challenge even as revenue trends improve.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Santee location will be one of the company’s larger store formats.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition to occasional bursts of folk songs, there are outstanding new compositions by Mario Batkovic that move from a quick, nerve-jangling pulse to a full surge of mournful chords in a late sequence.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rarely have Hunt’s compositions felt so jittery and full of life as the title track, which blooms from murmuring drones into shimmering bokehs of synth programming.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Act also introduced new flexibility features, including allowing employer matching contributions on student loan repayments, creating emergency savings options linked to retirement plans, and expanding the availability of Roth treatment across retirement arrangements.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Its acoustic arrangements are sparse and her lyrics fragmentary, but the mood is warm and inviting.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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Aside from tying elements in a room together, rugs also allow homeowners to experiment with bolder patterns and geometries—without committing to a permanent wall treatment.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The researchers stressed that the findings relate to long-term eating patterns rather than occasional indulgent meals.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy (2003), for instance, worked within the revenge thriller genre but infused it with uniquely Korean themes about shame and family honor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Across rooms and conversations, three themes stood out clearly.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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