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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
The building that houses it was constructed in the 1940s; quirky designs abound inside, as do low ceilings and claustrophobic layouts.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
Coed fashion stories, substantial coverage of the contemporary art scene, surprising interview pairings and minimalist layouts are among the key features of Numéro New York, the American edition of the French magazine.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
By optimizing processes based on digital data and physically accurate models and simulations, businesses can leverage ideal materials and fine-tune layouts to ensure initial prototypes or build-outs perform optimally from the get-go.
—Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Field supervisors often spend valuable time onboarding contractors on safety rules, coding standards, or plant layouts.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
In other words, Omniverse lets enterprises and cloud providers simulate an AI factory (from cooling layouts to networking) as a 3D model, test changes and troubleshoot virtually before a single server is installed.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With layouts ranging from four to eight bedrooms, the residences will average over 7,000 square feet of open-plan living space, with private swimming pools and generous outdoor areas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
Conductors, drivers and maintenance workers advised on designing layouts better suited to their daily tasks.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Sunnybrook’s homes are designed for modern living, featuring open-concept layouts that prioritize both function and style.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
Coed fashion stories, substantial coverage of the contemporary art scene, surprising interview pairings and minimalist layouts are among the key features of Numéro New York, the American edition of the French magazine.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
By optimizing processes based on digital data and physically accurate models and simulations, businesses can leverage ideal materials and fine-tune layouts to ensure initial prototypes or build-outs perform optimally from the get-go.
—Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Field supervisors often spend valuable time onboarding contractors on safety rules, coding standards, or plant layouts.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
In other words, Omniverse lets enterprises and cloud providers simulate an AI factory (from cooling layouts to networking) as a 3D model, test changes and troubleshoot virtually before a single server is installed.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With layouts ranging from four to eight bedrooms, the residences will average over 7,000 square feet of open-plan living space, with private swimming pools and generous outdoor areas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
Conductors, drivers and maintenance workers advised on designing layouts better suited to their daily tasks.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Sunnybrook’s homes are designed for modern living, featuring open-concept layouts that prioritize both function and style.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layouts
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That upends a previous hypothesis that the best clues to past life on Mars could be contained in older rock formations.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The wood-and-glass abode cuts a striking figure among Colorado’s Flatirons, with the structure actually carved into the slope and mimicking the chunky shapes of the rock formations.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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His designs were built under license by Bristol for use in British passenger trains, too.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company suggests that effective immersion cooling could also enable simpler and more compact battery pack designs, potentially reducing complexity and cost.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Her response was simple - audiences shouldn’t be forced into legacy formats.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In an era when more one-time TV viewers turn to streaming for on-demand consumption of their favorite dramas, comedies and movies, news is one of the few programming formats that captures a large audience of simultaneous viewers — something advertisers continue to crave.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Wharton envisioned gardens as architectural compositions just like houses and structures, in a series of outdoor rooms that elegantly co-exist with the natural landscape.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two other comets, C/1908 R1 Morehouse and C/1961 R1 Humason, have similar nitrogen-rich compositions that could classify them as scrapings from a proto-Pluto.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Several reports and analyses in the immediate aftermath of Israel’s September 9 airstrike on Doha observed how the Israeli strike had led the Arab Gulf states to ask fundamental questions about their existing security arrangements with the United States.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, a gallery rail system easily accommodates different frame sizes, shapes, weights, and thicknesses, which allows for ultra-layered, completely unique arrangements.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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This year, with supply hewing closely to typical seasonal patterns, expect the usual post-summer wave of new inventory to arrive.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Specialized walking tours go beyond the main landmarks, focusing on themes that bring the city’s culture into sharper focus.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Did themes of aging and mortality seep into your own thinking?—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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