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 Home tasks are tougher, as layouts and tasks are more varied and messy. Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 New enrichment features and varied yard layouts are meant to encourage more natural giraffe behavior, Putney said. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026 Blogging is all about posting quickly and easily, not designing bespoke layouts. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026 At The Edge, more than 8,000 square meters of relocatable walls enable layouts to be reconfigured without major construction. Emanuel Gana, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Accessible rooms are available with wider layouts and walk-in showers. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 Virtual walkthroughs can be a time-saver and are often conducted through video calls, apps, or texted images of large items and room layouts. Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026 What shoppers can expect Daily Shop stores are built around streamlined layouts and merchandising strategies intended to make trips faster and more intuitive, the company noted. Anthony Thompson, 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
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Noun
  • The dancers — now unified in formations that softly bleed into one another like clouds — demand attention.
    Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • Climbs range in difficulty from shorter and less technical routes to extremely challenging; it’s recommended to call the park for more information on specific climbs as well as full climbing regulations (no bolting is allowed on the quartzite formations, for instance).
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Florence loves to experiment with her style and aesthetic, finding a home in the designs of romantic, high drama-hitting Harris Reed, Simone Rocha, and Rodarte.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 May 2026
  • Cowgirl nail designs are not totally new—Americana has been having a moment.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • True quantum-safe migration will depend on the deployment of post-quantum address formats like P2QRH, which are currently in the draft BIP stage and not yet activated on mainnet.
    Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Since acquiring Foot Locker, Dick’s has sought to take advantage of its sprawling store footprint and unique customer demographic while also doing the hard work of closing underperforming stores, reworking the assortment and changing store formats.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • His compositions evoke profound emotions that linger long after the final note.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026
  • Breathtaking compositions, David Koepp’s X-FILES-meets-The Bible script is one big high-wire act, Emily Blunt’s most accomplished performance, John Williams’ best score in years.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Discreetly in a back corner is the reception desk, and a large chandelier illuminates the fresh flower arrangements below.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • But when the processions disperse, the city returns to its usual arrangements and the permission recedes with the crowd.
    Vogue, Vogue, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
  • Original details like fireplaces rub shoulders with custom carpets in graphic patterns.
    Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Aida Ashouri, 43, a former deputy city attorney who has also worked as a legal aid and immigration attorney, made civil liberties, immigrant rights, tenant protections and government transparency central themes of her campaign.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
  • This election largely hewed to many of those same themes.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

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