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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the book's format is very user-friendly
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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Recent Examples of format
The format of the game will be 7-on-7 and will take place on a 50-yard field with 10-yard end zones.
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Jill Martin, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Originally invented in 1999 by professors from Stanford University and California Polytechnic State University, the cubesat format was designed to lower the barriers to space for universities, small organizations and companies.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The circular format of the village allows for a perfect 360-degree view of the grounds.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
McCarty spent much of the address noting the city’s recent achievements before transitioning to a question and answer format with Capital Public Radio.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jill Martin, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Originally invented in 1999 by professors from Stanford University and California Polytechnic State University, the cubesat format was designed to lower the barriers to space for universities, small organizations and companies.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The circular format of the village allows for a perfect 360-degree view of the grounds.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
McCarty spent much of the address noting the city’s recent achievements before transitioning to a question and answer format with Capital Public Radio.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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The company’s responsibilities will include developing site layout plans, reviewing cooling system methods, and preparing budget and process calculations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Exterior deck areas are plentiful, from the upper aft deck for alfresco dining, to the lower-deck beach club which has a gym instead of the sauna and shower on the typical layout.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prison guards have struggled to stay safe in the facility due to its outdated design.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The front wheel drive (FWD) layout is a key design feature, contributing to the vehicle’s overall efficiency, size and usability.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 4-2-3-1 formation has been one of the most prominent systems used across Europe since the turn of the century, adopted by some of the best tacticians in modern football.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Badlands, North Dakota North Dakota’s Badlands is known for its rugged landscape, including sweeping hills, prairie grasses, canyons and rock formations, as well as native wildlife.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With their low-cost production, eco-friendly composition, and natural color appearance under sunlight, ST-OPVs could play a key role in creating energy-generating architecture.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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As for the scent itself, the composition opens with notes of Brazilian passion fruit, Romagna peach, Trentino’s red raspberry and Bulgarian rose.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This option by Loloi, made in collaboration with fellow HGTV star Joanna Gaines, has a gorgeous neutral pattern that will look at home during any season.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Conservation advocates say the incidents reflect a larger pattern of disorder that can arise when national parks operate without full staffing.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hard Rock International Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and includes a global chain of theme-bar restaurants, casinos, hotels and museums.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Why is amnesia such a favorite theme?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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