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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
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.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Look east shortly after sunset to watch the Strawberry Moon climb into the evening sky among the stars of the constellation Sagittarius.
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Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 June 2026
The constellation helps fill coverage gaps from international satellites, spot fires in remote terrain and build more detailed models of fire behavior.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The event that created the neutrino, named IC 210922A, appeared to occur in the direction of the Eridanus constellation, and the observatory released an alert to the astronomy community.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Look east shortly after sunset to watch the Strawberry Moon climb into the evening sky among the stars of the constellation Sagittarius.
—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 June 2026
The constellation helps fill coverage gaps from international satellites, spot fires in remote terrain and build more detailed models of fire behavior.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The event that created the neutrino, named IC 210922A, appeared to occur in the direction of the Eridanus constellation, and the observatory released an alert to the astronomy community.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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Where Hearing Loss and Other Health Risks Overlap A 2025 Healthy Aging Data Report analysis of 427 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island found that hearing difficulties and fall risk cluster together geographically.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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That design allows researchers to position the ion with greater flexibility while making weak oscillating fields easier to detect.
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At stake in the battle between HUD and LAHSA is an array of services affecting some of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
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It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
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Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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While choosing the layout, the tribe hosted listening sessions with community members and elders.
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Engineers created a digital twin before construction to optimize the building layout and equipment placement.
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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While Silo seasons 1 and 2 were based on Hugh Howey's first novel, Wool, the new batch of Apple TV episodes is inspired by his second book, Shift.
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In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
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The band played thousands of shows and sold more than 100 million records.
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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