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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 ground has separately held multiple heavyweight boxing title fights, a wide array of music concerts and both formats of rugby.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Media to develop its pre-school shows into global formats.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
Though Shorts has helped Google stay competitive in the short-form video market, Nathanson said the format has been a drag on YouTube’s overall revenue due to the ongoing challenges of monetization.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
The competition is also getting a little nip and tuck — emphasis on the tuck — with a totally new tournament-style format: The 18 queens will be divided into three groups of six, with each individual group competing over three episodes.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Media to develop its pre-school shows into global formats.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
Though Shorts has helped Google stay competitive in the short-form video market, Nathanson said the format has been a drag on YouTube’s overall revenue due to the ongoing challenges of monetization.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
The competition is also getting a little nip and tuck — emphasis on the tuck — with a totally new tournament-style format: The 18 queens will be divided into three groups of six, with each individual group competing over three episodes.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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To solve the bedroom’s issues, Galey planned to drywall over the extra door, add thick, arched double wood doors with a lock for privacy and reimagine the layout to make the space feel cozier and more secure.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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All of the accommodations have unique layouts, but the common thread is the incredible amount of woodwork.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To accompany the re-release, a new international poster has been unveiled, presenting a fresh design that aim to honour the timeless image of the Tramp.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Slate’s design is pretty straightforward for an EV.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Guided tours lead visitors along pathways, share the history of the caverns, and highlight its wildlife and unique formations, like the 250-foot-deep bottomless pool.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Yapi started in place of winger Kévin Cabral and the Rapids switched up the formation to a fluid-looking 4-4-2.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By analyzing the colors and structures within the dust cocoons, scientists infer the composition, density and temperature of the gas and dust — crucial insights into the conditions necessary for stars to ignite. 5.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Industry experts believe that, to mitigate growing risks in complex software and AI, clear visibility into their composition is crucial.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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You’re being asked to name your needs, listen to others’ needs too, understand your relational patterns, and commit to the process of transformation.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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The atra tree snake, named after the Latin word for black, was identified by its size, coloring, and scale pattern.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In that mighty visage, Stephens and Hernandez tease out a theme of grand scope and urgency.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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While the survey found overspending due to guilt is a common theme among parents, researchers also noted this stems from a good place.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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