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 Oakwood maximizes every square foot, with creative layouts and flex spaces that serve as home offices, classrooms, or playrooms—reflecting the realities of remote work, multi-generational living, and evolving needs after the pandemic. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026 Called Alina, the residential component has 357 units, including a mix of studios, one-to-three bedroom layouts, lofts and penthouse suites, according to a news release from the developer. Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026 With the old-money aesthetic, no space is left untouched, and those little corners and crannies of traditional layouts are once again being celebrated—and decorated. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 This enables more efficient layouts and faster installation of mechanical and electrical systems. New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026 Both are below-average values for the weekly TGL layouts. Keith Stewart, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 Rooms can accommodate families with connecting layouts, and a thoughtful program for Little Stars includes boba tea-making classes, Hakka umbrella-painting workshops, and various Taiwanese cooking classes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 From cutting-edge lighting systems to duplex layouts with spiral staircases, here’s how top designers and organization experts are taking dressing room and closet design to the next level. Jennifer S. Li, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026 Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration. John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Flatirons—striking, slanted red sandstone formations—the campus pairs wide-open green spaces with historic buildings spanning Gothic, Classical, and Victorian architectural styles.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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  • Sand & Stable Calhoun 4-Piece Sofa Seating Group With its gray, faux-wood frame and lattice designs, this set has a distinctly coastal feel.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Upon entering any art gallery or museum, visitors are consenting to having their imaginations stimulated with new concepts, designs and suggestions.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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  • The current catalog covers all formats, from feature films to short films, and is aimed at both mainstream audiences and niche communities.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
  • By the 1960s and ’70s, the reach of mass media prompted companies to communicate complex medical information in brief commercial formats.
    Anna Chorniy, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • The notes in the margins of that shooting script are full of lens focal lengths, camera angles, and distances that were key to the compositions of shots.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Artwork should be neutral in subject matter, such as landscapes, abstract compositions, and architecture.
    Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • Nicor also offers other resources for customers, such as a sharing program, low-income discount program, energy aid program, payment arrangements, budget plan and energy efficiency program.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The arrangements throughout are a marvel, with each instrument—strummed acoustic, pedal steel, fuzzy sax—captured honestly and laid into place with care.
    Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
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  • Interiors nod to Kansas City’s aviation legacy with aircraft imagery on the walls and carpet patterns inspired by flight paths from Kansas City International Airport.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Bees also easily detect the difference between light and dark, so patterns like a dark bull's eye in the center of a red poppy will attract them.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But those familiar with Golding’s 1954 novel will know that its macabre themes of civilization versus savagery and the nature of evil are a far step away from the West End.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The film explores themes of migration, identity and the search for freedom.
    Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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