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ordonnances

noun

plural of ordonnance

as in formats

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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Noun

Rival premium large formats thrived, however, as Dolby Cinema, ScreenX and 4DX all reported record-breaking ticket sales over the weekend.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Those kinds of sales have dwindled in recent years as streaming has taken over and diehard followers have increasingly opted for CDs and vinyl, as physical formats have once again become popular and collectible.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of formats

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The converted building with its red brick facade is favored for its large windows, multi-level layouts, outdoor terraces and ceilings that reach up to 25 feet.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The residences range from two-bedroom homes to penthouses, with even the smallest layouts measuring more than 2,000 square feet.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Definition of layouts

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An internal skunkworks was set up in California with a brief to rethink the idea of a universal EV platform from the ground up, taking into account the advances made by EV startups and clean-sheet designs both in the US but especially China.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
In 1912, the pen cases were acquired by Louis Cartier as reference pieces for his jewelry designs.

— News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of designs

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As a result, his compositions have become strange totems of the internet, like global ringtones.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
The group remains one of the most successful and beloved acts in rock history, as well as a commercial juggernaut in its home country decades after many of its most famous compositions were first released.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of compositions

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In a 2023 appearance on the podcast Lipstick on the Rim, Cameron Diaz spoke out in favor of unconventional living arrangements.

— Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
These rates change monthly and serve as the IRS's minimum interest rates for many private loans and financing arrangements.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrangements

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But instead of gossiping about who’s dating whom, collaborators batted around their pasts and infused the darkly comedic anthology series with themes of samsara and the Jungian Shadow.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Inspired by Silent Hill and Resident Evil, fans of the genre should be drawn to its themes and gameplay mechanics.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of themes

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Shifts in weather patterns radiate outward to other regions of the globe like sound waves from a bell being rung, said climate and public health researcher Jeffrey Shaman of Columbia University during an El Niño media briefing last week.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
But the margins and regional vote patterns could be interesting.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of patterns

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And the motifs that dominated front pages and became ubiquitous on social media weren’t so much what happened on the court or pitch but how fans came together away from the stadium.

— Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
The influence and emblem of basketball was everywhere, whether through stitched motifs, graphic details, or the written across letterman jackets, cargo pants, and t-shirts.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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