ordonnance

noun

ˌȯr-də-ˈnäⁿs How to pronounce ordonnance (audio)
Definition of ordonnancenext
as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the novel's intricate ordonnance might not be apparent to the casual reader

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  1. format
  2. design
  3. composition
  4. layout
  5. arrangement
  6. pattern
  7. theme
Noun
  • It can be stripped through re-saving or format conversion, which is why the two systems are meant to complement each other.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Chick-fil-A is among the latest to tap into this movement, making use of the long-standing Southern tradition of chicken and waffles and repackaging the sweet and savory pairing into a high-protein morning format.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of format
Noun
  • Jeffrey’s look flowed beautifully and his design was striking.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The club and regional government have both had different design and financing ideas for modernising the crumbling Vallecas stadium.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • The question is less about that and more about the water’s composition.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Though both forces were roughly the same size, their composition, arms, and battle tactics varied greatly.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of composition
Noun
  • Standard rooms already feel generous by Vegas standards, and suites step up to apartment-like layouts, with separate living areas that make longer stays or work trips more comfortable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Saly Karavan The interior features a classic tiny house layout, with most of the available space being taken up by the ground floor.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • Last year, the business held 57 workshops, and provided flower arrangements for 44 weddings and large events.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The bank was involved in the energy company’s previous financing arrangements and was the lead arranger in this fundraise.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrangement
Noun
  • The small spaces between leaves will dapple patterns of the eclipse phase on the ground.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The rise in deadly crashes has some drivers concerned about navigating the construction zone, particularly with lane shifts and changing traffic patterns.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pattern
Noun
  • For Garfield, the story’s themes of nature, imagination and community feel especially timely as technology increasingly shapes everyday life.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Like, listening to the song, no one’s thinking about this theme of losing childhood joy and all these darker themes.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of theme
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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