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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Trump routinely holds marathon press conferences at the White House and on the road, both in stand-alone formats or pegged onto the back-end of other public appearances.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Under his leadership, FCS will look to produce formats and franchises across linear, streaming and digital platforms.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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This stay is ideal for design-minded travelers who still want to be close to the energy of Positano.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Blurring the line between inside and out, Few & Far Luvhondo’s clifftop suites are a masterclass in biophilic design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Lyon emphasized the significance of body composition in conditions like Alzheimer’s, dementia and mild cognitive impairment.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
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These life-size sculptures are fixed to walls with metal supports, placed on chairs to register bodily scale, or positioned on the floor in juxtaposition with larger compositions.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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The layout telegraphs multigenerational and flexible living.—
David Caraccio
March 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Berger knows danger lurks throughout Bay Hill’s 7,466-yard layout, which ranked as the fifth-toughest course in 2025 among the PGA Tour’s annual stops.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Unlike traditional steel, which has a crystalline atomic structure, amorphous steel has a disordered atomic arrangement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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If a friend’s pattern isn’t fully loyal, wait to decide your response until tomorrow or after.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Nicholas Carl, with the Critical Threats Project, said the pattern indicates the campaign is already underway to set the conditions for a revolution.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Reflecting on Russia’s sustained attack on Ukraine and its repercussions across the Baltic region, the pair submitted grief and resurrection as the theme for this year’s triennial.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Mar. 2026
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The next theme, coming this summer, will be dinosaur-related, said Library Executive Director Lindsey Dorfman.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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