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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
The hull features the 12 zodiac constellations.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Need help finding planets, stars and constellations?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
As satellite constellations multiply and Earth-observation payloads become more data-hungry, the balance between the two is shifting.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
This means both SpaceX and other satellite constellations and rocket providers will need to maneuver around the apparent debris to avoid a collision.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Another one of my favorite spring constellations, Corvus the Crow, is much lower in the southeast sky.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
This return marks yet another instance where policy in our country and consequential matters like going to war may as well be decided by the positions of constellations or as the ancient Greeks decided – by interpreting the behaviors of birds in the sky.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
In the United States, for example, the FCC licenses satellite constellations and spectrum use, and the FAA oversees launch and re‑entry activities.
—Tessa McCann, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Aside from the sheer challenge of managing so many satellites in orbit, there is the major issue of mega constellations having an ongoing effect on astronomy.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Need help finding planets, stars and constellations?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
As satellite constellations multiply and Earth-observation payloads become more data-hungry, the balance between the two is shifting.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
This means both SpaceX and other satellite constellations and rocket providers will need to maneuver around the apparent debris to avoid a collision.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Another one of my favorite spring constellations, Corvus the Crow, is much lower in the southeast sky.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
This return marks yet another instance where policy in our country and consequential matters like going to war may as well be decided by the positions of constellations or as the ancient Greeks decided – by interpreting the behaviors of birds in the sky.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
In the United States, for example, the FCC licenses satellite constellations and spectrum use, and the FAA oversees launch and re‑entry activities.
—Tessa McCann, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Aside from the sheer challenge of managing so many satellites in orbit, there is the major issue of mega constellations having an ongoing effect on astronomy.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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But the livers of some patients have been found to contain clusters of cells that produce an enzyme capable of breaking down the toxins.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The two nearly identical side-by-side clusters are approximately 7,000 light-years apart.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Codas, or groupings of clicks, were longer during the birth and then became shorter after the newborn emerged, the authors wrote in Scientific Reports.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Add Structural Edging or a Raised Border Structural edging and raised borders create clean lines that suit contemporary designs, says Stucchi.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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And good architects can actually elevate the earlier structures when thoughtfully incorporating them into new designs.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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After reaching orbit, Orion deployed its four solar arrays–angled away from the spacecraft in a way that evokes an X-Wing from Star Wars–while flight controllers worked through a brief communications glitch.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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The team members simulated different atomic arrays to get a sense of how fast each size could crack the two main encryption schemes, called Rivest–Shamir–Adleman (RSA) and elliptic curve cryptography (ECC).—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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The report also noted that two separate client groups from Blackbird Mountain Guides — one a group of female friends with two guides, the other a trio of men with two guides — had been combined into a party of 15 for the trip out to the Castle Peak Snowpark trailhead beside I-80.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The vote marks the first time administrators have joined a strike alongside other LAUSD unions and aligns all three major labor groups in a coordinated potential walkout, raising the likelihood of widespread disruptions in the nation’s second-largest school district.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Communications are based on copper cabling and voice-grade phone lines, the HVAC systems leave the installations prone to damp, and the layouts are generally cramped, making repairs difficult.—
David Szondy
April 05,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Is there a better aroma than batches of cookies cooking in your kitchen?—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Working in 2 batches, cook short ribs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The researchers achieved antenna alignment control within 10 micrometers (μm), about one-seventh the thickness of a human hair, ensuring high measurement reliability in sensitive high-frequency bands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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That call kicked off one of the most improbable events in rock history, a completely unknown singer from the Philippines fronting one of the most popular bands on the planet.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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