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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
Get an incredible view of stars, constellations, and even meteors in the ultra-dark skies over Sedona.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather, the games will be scattered throughout a constellation of different towns and mountain valleys between Milan and Cortina, the two main hubs.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Amazon has plans to create a constellation of internet beaming satellites, dubbed Leo, to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
Above that will be Mercury, followed by Saturn and Neptune (which will be close together this month), then Uranus in the constellation Taurus, and Jupiter.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather, the games will be scattered throughout a constellation of different towns and mountain valleys between Milan and Cortina, the two main hubs.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Amazon has plans to create a constellation of internet beaming satellites, dubbed Leo, to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
Above that will be Mercury, followed by Saturn and Neptune (which will be close together this month), then Uranus in the constellation Taurus, and Jupiter.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Russia used cluster munitions Wednesday in an attack on a busy market in eastern Ukraine that killed seven and wounded 15 others, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Compared with a cluster of states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota) with similar demographic and behavioral risk factors, Iowa has among the highest rates of the five most common cancers.—
Marissa Payne,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both candidates listed a variety of endorsements, but notable locally was a grouping of current County Board members, nine of the 14 sitting Democrats, around Rodriguez.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The grouping of all LVMH’s fragrance and cosmetics holdings under one executive’s purview came at a time when the beauty industry’s competitiveness was ramping up, especially as niche brands became hot commodities.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to the news release, there is a design gradient on the livery that’s a repeat of a Cadillac chevron, giving a nod to General Motors’ co-ownership and Cadillac’s symbol.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Naturally, Ann's Super Bowl jacket is also a custom design, this time by designer Kristin Juszczyk, who shared a video of the sketch to her own Instagram.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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But in the rainy winter and spring months, the park becomes a showcase for a diverse, colorful array of blossoms.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The morning show’s array of hosts often refer to one another as a family in regular circumstances, a bond that has only been emphasized in NBC’s coverage of Nancy Guthrie’s case.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
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Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, interim chief executives of PEN America, were appointed to permanently lead the literary group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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His agent, in a panic, called our group’s director.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fabulous layout, symmetry Once inside, a sense of careful preservation and living history is palpable.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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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 recent batch of labor market data (both public and private) indicated that there’s a high likelihood that job growth was tepid, that unemployment remained subdued and that health care remained a primary driver of overall hiring.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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And although it’s being released in 2026, the new whiskey is actually the 2025 edition of Celebration Sour Mash (named after the process of adding a small amount of backset into a new batch of whiskey before distillation, a common practice that ensures consistency).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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Users commented tagging the boy band, wanting the members to make the man's dream come true with a future Super Bowl performance.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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The band also acknowledged that their departure from the lineup might spark some strong reactions.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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