ordonnances

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
  • In the recent past, Louboutin has repeatedly included the world of dance in his presentation formats, spanning from more cabaret-style performances to edgier takes, like the one developed with renowned choreographer Sadeck Berrabah in 2023 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic red soles.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Beyond features, the deal also signals opportunities for cross-platform storytelling that can travel across borders and formats.
    Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Inside, high ceilings, open-plan layouts, and walls of glass create a bright, airy interior that brings the surrounding landscape into every room.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Already, three in 10 advertisers are using Gen AI creative tools to tick off laborious tasks, like automatically adjusting images, copy and layouts for different ad placements in seconds.
    Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • Those attributes — earning Piccioli a reputation in fashion as one of its great romantics — were also apparent in his designs for Balenciaga, which incorporated plenty of thoughtful details that referenced the archive.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The coveted lineup boasts warm wood pieces, modern designs, clean lines, and accessible price points that offer a calming, cohesive aesthetic.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • But Masumura’s manner is raw and harsh, a cinematic parallel to pulp fiction, with intense emotional and physical violence, candid and heated eroticism, hectic performances, and luridly skewed visual compositions.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
  • There are sonic through lines between Chernobyl and her scores for Todd Field’s Tár or Sarah Polley’s Women Talking, and with Gudnadóttir’s original compositions.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • Though the album’s genres are superficially diverse—you’ll hear flashes of grunge, trap, and, yes, reggae—its arrangements could work fine as royalty-free background music for content creators.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In total, Movistar Plus+ International, the international sales arm of Movistar Plus+, the biggest Spanish pay TV/SVOD operator, has unveiled 35 licensing pacts, some wrapped in co-production arrangements.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Despite the genre's themes, horror fans describe their community as kind, open-minded, and welcoming.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Those are universal important themes to be exploring.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Little kids will enjoy its pre-programmed songs and dances, while older kids can use a smart app to program new movement patterns and routines.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The more these patterns are put into practice, the more Arsenal can threaten teams, but these bounce/wall passes have another purpose and other players can slot in.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Plants and natural forms are not afterthoughts, but recurring motifs.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Derrick Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; David Shrigley featured wit and humor through banana motifs and Hattie Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Ordonnances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnances. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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