1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel
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Recent Examples of constellation
That origin is somewhere in the direction of the constellation of Orion, the Hunter.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 May 2025
On top of senators’ concerns about the stadium funding itself, Kehoe will have to navigate the plan through a chamber experiencing a constellation of issues that could imperil the Chiefs and Royals proposal.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Payloads included two satellites for the Missile Defense Agency to track hypersonic missiles and four more satellites for the Tranche 0 constellation for the Space Development Agency.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
Keep an eye out special reveals above pull-down bunk beds, like a Fairy Godmother constellation on Disney Wish and an illuminated Genie on Disney Treasure.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 May 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 May 2025
On top of senators’ concerns about the stadium funding itself, Kehoe will have to navigate the plan through a chamber experiencing a constellation of issues that could imperil the Chiefs and Royals proposal.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Payloads included two satellites for the Missile Defense Agency to track hypersonic missiles and four more satellites for the Tranche 0 constellation for the Space Development Agency.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
Keep an eye out special reveals above pull-down bunk beds, like a Fairy Godmother constellation on Disney Wish and an illuminated Genie on Disney Treasure.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
Noun
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Since then, the cry for additional testing and a review of the cancer cluster has only gotten louder.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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The star cluster that makes up Queen Berenice’s hair is made up of very young stars, about 500 million years old.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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That line will start sailing on June 17, with KMTC providing one vessel to the grouping.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
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The cake pop features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolatey icing and finished with a summer strawberry design.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The buttons are eye-catching and polished, and the sleeveless design offers plenty of airflow to your arms.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The Charlotte metro area boasts a stunning array of public lakes, each with its own charm and recreational opportunities.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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For years, the whodunnit legal saga has transfixed true-crime fans across the country, spurring an array of podcasts, movies and television shows.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The group is seeking provisions in Senate Bill 1511, a proposal to increase per-pupil funding in the state’s Education Cost Sharing Grant, to be implemented in the state budget, Harkay and Keith Phaneuf reported.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Units range from one to four bedrooms with layouts spanning 700 square feet to 3,300 square feet.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The high-shine finish is both durable and reflective, bringing a bit of glow to this galley layout.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
Noun
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But her latest batch of music signals a new direction in Cash’s life and musical direction.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Every batch is regularly checked and sorted to ensure no mold has developed.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The band posted a tribute to Williams on their Instagram page.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The band had never before reached the top 40, let alone the top 20.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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