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as in clusters
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 groupings
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 designs
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 constellations
Yet, the center of our galaxy is in the direction of Sagittarius, whose innumerable stars, together with those of adjacent constellations, pile up along our line of sight to create the magnificent summer Milky Way.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
These include high-power microwave systems and lasers, capable of countering mega-constellations at low costs.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Get an incredible view of stars, constellations, and even meteors in the ultra-dark skies over Sedona.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
One of the majestic constellations is Leo the Lion, which really resembles a lion.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Although constellations are always in the sky, which star formations are visible in the Northern Hemisphere can depend on the weather and the time of year.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Add bright winter constellations and a changing sky — and perhaps even some northern lights — and this weekend offers one of winter’s most engaging naked-eye displays.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Need help finding stars, planets and constellations?
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
These include high-power microwave systems and lasers, capable of countering mega-constellations at low costs.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Get an incredible view of stars, constellations, and even meteors in the ultra-dark skies over Sedona.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
One of the majestic constellations is Leo the Lion, which really resembles a lion.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Although constellations are always in the sky, which star formations are visible in the Northern Hemisphere can depend on the weather and the time of year.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Add bright winter constellations and a changing sky — and perhaps even some northern lights — and this weekend offers one of winter’s most engaging naked-eye displays.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Need help finding stars, planets and constellations?
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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These are clusters of four to five fresh, naked ginger pieces, so they don’t get dried out, and are usually exactly how much a recipe calls for, between 1 and 2 tablespoons.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its medium-large, 26- to 40-petal-count, salmon-pink blooms with a pink reverse are held in large clusters.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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For example, of 11 S&P 500 sectors – groupings of stocks according to industry and function – three are reporting an increase in net profit margin in the final three months of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter 2024.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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With five defensive backs on the field most of the time, Patterson’s scheme is intended to adjust to any offense, allowing for his defense to limit substitutions and match up against most personnel groupings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 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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Community opposition has delayed, threatened or led to the cancellation of projects to build new transmission lines, solar arrays, windmills, and battery storage facilities.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Given the enormous energy needs of AI and limits on available land for placing massive arrays of solar panels—not to mention all the red tape—building new AI data centers will be much cheaper in orbit, where solar panels are five times more effective than on the ground.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Human Artistry Campaign, a coalition of artists’ rights groups affiliated with the Hollywood unions, also spoke out against the AI model on Friday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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That means looking at the medications’ use and potential impact across various sports and groups of people, Mandelbaum says.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 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 passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nor, on this occasion, did his multiple second-half substitutions (five in total in two batches from the 71st minute).—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Working in batches, use tongs to dip kale into tempura batter.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Rolling Stone‘s interview series Last Man Standing features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and musicians who are the last remaining members of iconic bands.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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Other bands have threatened to leave and called for Wasserman to be removed from the agency.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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