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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 is licensed by NBCUniversal and Wolf Entertainment.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
The vertical drama format raises questions that miss the bigger business story.
—Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
And obviously, there's a great format to reality TV, and why Bravo has succeeded in the reality TV space, and especially the reunion space.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Higher seeds that got byes are just 9-7 in the division series under the new format despite having a superior regular season record and home-field advantage over their opponents.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
The vertical drama format raises questions that miss the bigger business story.
—Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
And obviously, there's a great format to reality TV, and why Bravo has succeeded in the reality TV space, and especially the reunion space.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Higher seeds that got byes are just 9-7 in the division series under the new format despite having a superior regular season record and home-field advantage over their opponents.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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My living room has an open-concept layout, extending to the dining room and kitchen, so a large sofa matches the scale of the space well.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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The second and last bed in the four-sleeper layout is located on the opposite end, all the way against the front wall.—
C.C. Weiss
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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These 100-percent linen pants have practical front panel pockets for holding small essentials, and shoppers praised the tapered design and ankle-length cut that work well on petite frames.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Set the scene One of the first things that jumps out at any of 1 Hotels' locations is the biophilic design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Since material from the mantle can reach the surface as tectonic plates stretch and begin to split apart, the study team believes this new geochemical data may serve as an early signal hinting at the formation of a new plate boundary.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The combination of a sunscreen that is formulated with heavy, pore-clogging ingredients mixed with oil, makeup, dirt, and dead skin cells can cause blockages in your pores, which can result in the formation of acne.—
Abby Dupes,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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Such spectroscopy is a powerful technique for in-depth studies of celestial objects, capable of revealing their rotation, motion, composition, distance, and much more.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The heart to heart chat played a big role in Hannah’s composition for the Pop Music Showcase, which stemmed from a specific phrase Allie used to describe Hannah.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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The idea is being studied by scientists, who warn that impacts may be unpredictable, including changes in rain patterns, draughts and unforeseen weather changes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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So, too, has ball progression from their initial build-up phase after last summer’s sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, as well as a lack of patterns of play in the final third.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Surawut explained that Thailand has not been producing many martial arts action films recently, although that is the genre the country is known for internationally, and decided to resurrect it for a younger audience with a video gaming theme.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The seated section, meanwhile, was packed with polite Gen Xers and boomers, with men sporting collared shirts and varying stages of baldness otherwise being the closest thing to a common theme.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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