layouts

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 More complex layouts might eventually produce stronger swimming or other movements. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026 Drivers knew the back entrances, the factory layouts, and the best path to the boss of a mom-and-pop workshop. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Differences in lighting, room layouts, objects and working practices, for example, can all affect a robot’s performance. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 In compact layouts, the sink is often the largest uninterrupted stretch of counter a homeowner has, and covering it with a board effectively adds square footage without adding cabinets. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Look for stairs without secure handrails, slippery bath surfaces, high tub walls and layouts that require awkward stepping or turning. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Look for stairs without secure handrails, slippery surfaces, high tub walls and layouts that require awkward stepping or turning. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 The obstacle is that layouts change constantly, so the map has to build itself as people walk it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 McDonald’s said the restaurant modernizations include lockers to handle delivery orders, more visible coffee preparation areas to enhance quality perceptions, bigger play areas and improved kitchen layouts. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Riot formations that are teleologically designed for making arrests also play with predictions.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This is important because, from late 2025 into early 2026, three other bullish formations failed to produce any meaningful upside follow-through.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The proposition is to connect China’s factories with its creator economy; Black Lake’s agents bridge the gap by converting ideas into designs, a 3D simulation, and industrial data sent to a factory.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Next, Meyer is preparing to introduce new love bird designs while continuing to build on the brand’s core collection.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • As newer formats are designed around cold water from day one, the assumption that hot is better has fewer places to hold on.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Wearables gain local memory The team demonstrated that the technology is compatible with different manufacturing formats.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The idea that posits that a little bit of red in a room elevates otherwise boring compositions with an unexpected jolt of energy.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Handwritten texts are often interwoven into visual compositions, further embedding her emotions, thoughts, and personal observations directly into the fabric.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Asif said the alliance reflected a belief among its members that existing security arrangements had failed to protect Gulf countries as the conflict involving Iran spread across the region.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and China have been accused of entering quid pro quo arrangements to return dissidents sought by one another’s governments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hotels, as well as airports, are perfect places to test this technology because their electricity usage follows quite predictable patterns.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • According to a new report on eating patterns in America by market research company Circana, nearly half of US adults are actively trying to consume more protein, from bars to whey powder to chicken breasts night after night.
    — Emily Laurence Sardinha, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • So many young people, for better or for worse, are exposed to [mature themes].
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • There are four specialized bars on the festival grounds that included speciality drinks and themes such as a sports bar and a chill cantina.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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