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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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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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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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While this tends to be the case for any Mercury retrograde, those themes are bolstered by the fact that this Mercury retrograde hits your twelfth house of spirituality.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Presidential historian Timothy Naftali pointed out that in 1996, Bill Clinton used his State of the Union to set the themes of his Democratic reelection campaign.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 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
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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
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Instead of a static roaring fire, surreal AI‑generated elements transformed the experience — quirky gingerbread dancers, skateboarding bears and other unexpected holiday guests — offering fresh, playful ways to reinterpret familiar seasonal motifs.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Many of the failings against Monaco — and there were plenty — have been recurring motifs in recent months.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Ordonnances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnances. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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