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
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Imaging, labs, wearables, and diagnostic tests are stored in various formats.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Investing in different formats that encourage scent layering and reimagining fruity and gourmand fragrances.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some in the modern stable blocks have duplex layouts and private patios.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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When Luckman arrived in Chicago, the Bears playbook had hundreds of designs from the T Formation, with hundreds of variations in the playbook and seemingly hundreds more in the imagination.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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This is clearly not possible considering the importance of safety concerns associated with nuclear reactors, particularly new and novel designs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lactose isn’t found in mayonnaise, and the fat compositions are far less complex.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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When the compositions aren’t foiled, the chemicals break down the fabric even further, facilitating oxidation and the subsequent development of radiant green coats.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Act also introduced new flexibility features, including allowing employer matching contributions on student loan repayments, creating emergency savings options linked to retirement plans, and expanding the availability of Roth treatment across retirement arrangements.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Its acoustic arrangements are sparse and her lyrics fragmentary, but the mood is warm and inviting.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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The recognition that this would be the last time the festival would be held in Park City, Utah in over 40 years was just one of the themes weighing on the market as buyers considered the 70+ films and episodic series looking for distribution.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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Coldplay and evolving visibility Coldplay was the halftime show headliner in 2016, bringing out Beyoncé and Bruno Mars for a performance built around themes of unity, inclusion and joy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Austrian, who finished second at the Yanqing World Cup in China in 2024, has trained as a neuromental coach, focusing on rewiring thought patterns and mindset.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Across the experiments, the sensor network was consistently effective at producing distinct signal patterns and activating protective responses depending on the force applied.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Plus, all pieces are adorned with mid-century style motifs to give everything an extra boost of vintage flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sequence analysis 5′ of the transcriptional site indicated a TATA-less promoter with possible cis-acting motifs that may regulate C3a receptor gene expression.—
Kirstin R.W. Matthews,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Ordonnances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnances. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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