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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
Antenna is planning a late-August theatrical release, and will put the film out in physical media formats after its theatrical opening.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Interoperability standards are the pressure regulators, ensuring data moves between systems at the right volume, in the right format and with the right permissions.
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Karthik Chakkarapani,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Just 27 seeds remained, 14 women and 13 men — the fewest at a Slam since the 32-seed format was adopted in 2001.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Whether the goal is a romantic match, a new friend group or, as Yim discovered, an unexpected knitting group, the format is built for whatever kind of in-person connection shows up.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Interoperability standards are the pressure regulators, ensuring data moves between systems at the right volume, in the right format and with the right permissions.
—
Karthik Chakkarapani,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Just 27 seeds remained, 14 women and 13 men — the fewest at a Slam since the 32-seed format was adopted in 2001.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Whether the goal is a romantic match, a new friend group or, as Yim discovered, an unexpected knitting group, the format is built for whatever kind of in-person connection shows up.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for format
Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
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While choosing the layout, the tribe hosted listening sessions with community members and elders.
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Engineers created a digital twin before construction to optimize the building layout and equipment placement.
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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That design allows researchers to position the ion with greater flexibility while making weak oscillating fields easier to detect.
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The group’s formation is an indication of how the investigation of UAPs and the possibility of contact with intelligent alien life has gained acceptance in mainstream culture—and the halls of power.
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The company said later releases will add non-woven fabric formation, viscose, apparel assembly, bovine leather, and dyeing and printing chemicals.
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Sportsbook odds can also reflect risk management and bettor demand, while prediction markets can be influenced by liquidity and trader composition.
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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
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In this current era of AI disruption and geopolitical uncertainty, there seems to be another gendered pattern in the workplace coming to light.
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Mann and his colleagues have shown an uptick in the frequency of such stuck jet stream patterns, known as planetary resonance events, in recent decades.
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Its summer program is built as a four or five-day series, with each two-hour session focused on a theme like pastry-making or global flavors.
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The first box was the Snack Blind Box, and the second box was the Fiber Blind Box, meaning Wednesday's drop will be one of the other two themes.
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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