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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 tournament will have a stroke-play format, similar to most professional events.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Numerous reading formats are supported, including ePub, docx and PDF.
—Paul Ridden
july 28, New Atlas, 28 July 2025
Years ago, editorial would have been the no-brainer format to explore such a winding saga, but a decline in the popularity (and existence) of traditional media outlets dovetailed with the rise of new media options.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
And there are lots of singers outside the country format who live here, at least a few months a year.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Numerous reading formats are supported, including ePub, docx and PDF.
—Paul Ridden
july 28, New Atlas, 28 July 2025
Years ago, editorial would have been the no-brainer format to explore such a winding saga, but a decline in the popularity (and existence) of traditional media outlets dovetailed with the rise of new media options.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
And there are lots of singers outside the country format who live here, at least a few months a year.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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Even though many European cities employ map layouts that are far more complex than many American street scenarios, Tesla says that with FSD Supervised, the Model 3 could move through inner-city streets with little human supervision.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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What’s especially unique about this tiny house is its varied layout options.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Its design is inspired by a fairytale and is furnished with mossy interior walls, an upside-down two-top on the ceiling and award-winning bathrooms, among many other details.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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The bar's design won the Best Bar Design Award at North America's 50 Best Bars.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Kickback Soccer Media Launches, Partners With Bluesky A collective of over a dozen entrepreneurs and media personalities announced the formation of Kickback Soccer Media, an American soccer media platform looking to galvanize the American soccer community for the 2026 World Cup and beyond.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
18 July 2025
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The post, which has had 29,000 upvotes since it was shared, includes photos of what appears to be a bird's nest-style formation tucked in a cluttered corner.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Patterned pencil cases, colorful folders and pencil-top erasers, and composition notebooks and planners that students can decorate themselves with drawings or stickers, can all signify your child’s personality and style.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Its discotheque-ready adult contemporary vibes are the result of composition work by award-winning songwriter Jesse Frasure and musician Jenee Fleenor.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
27 July 2025
Noun
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The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority worked closely with the Tennessee Department of Transportation on the new interchange and preparing drivers for shifts in traffic pattern.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Nneka Ogwumike — Team Collier There’s hardly a moment when Nneka Ogwumike isn’t seen wearing print, with animal print being her go-to pattern for the tunnels.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Still staying true to the all-black, high-shine leather theme, Reese wears a pinstriped leather blazer and trouser set from Amiri.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Their songs speak to universal themes like love, heartbreak, sacrifice and longing, which continue to resonate across the generations.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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