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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
Neither of them understands the other’s dynamic with Daniel, and the split-episode format keeps our sympathies teeter-tottering between each woman.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Canaccord also monitored public sentiment by reading comments across multiple social media formats, including those more likely to support Kennedy’s MAHA movement.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
His work in those early days bears little resemblance to the crystalline large-format portraits of lonely American landscapes that would come to define his career.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Notably, vinyl, which has enjoyed a major resurgence in an otherwise falling physical sales format, dipped 1 percent in both units sold and overall revenue.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Canaccord also monitored public sentiment by reading comments across multiple social media formats, including those more likely to support Kennedy’s MAHA movement.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
His work in those early days bears little resemblance to the crystalline large-format portraits of lonely American landscapes that would come to define his career.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Notably, vinyl, which has enjoyed a major resurgence in an otherwise falling physical sales format, dipped 1 percent in both units sold and overall revenue.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
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Instead of designing every joint one by one, the engineers can copy layouts from anatomy books, making the whole design process easier.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to cross-generational compatibility and modular design, many components—such as controllers and DFMs—can be refurbished and redeployed within the Pure Storage product ecosystem.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sneakers feature Altra’s signature FootShape design, which splays at the front to give your toes ample space for natural movement.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the Champions League last-16 first leg against Club Brugge, Emery deployed a 4-2-4 formation, designed to bring the pace of Leon Bailey, Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins onto their back line and exploit the Belgian side’s man-marking system.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters are advising residents along the southern and southwestern coast of Mexico to monitor the progress of the system, as there is a 90% chance of formation through the next 48 hours.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Eastern-style methods, including tongue and pulse diagnoses, along with the more Western-nodding body composition analysis, nutritional advice and detox regimens like the three-day program designed by tennis legend Novak Djokovic, enable guests to tailor their ideal wellness retreat.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Each room and common area feels like a treasure box; there’s hardly an inch of space that doesn’t beg you to stop, snap a photo, and admire the artistic composition.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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College Is No Longer The Only Path In 2025, college remains valuable for students who choose high-ROI majors, limit debt exposure, and treat school as a launchpad rather than a holding pattern.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Historical patterns often show the president's party losing ground in midterms under similar conditions.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The soap's sensual marketing theme earned mixed reactions on social media, with some users dubbing it a gimmick and questioning the item's cleanliness.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The dialogue will explore her career milestones and the philosophies that have shaped her artistry, including the practice of detachment, a theme both Jones and Akil connect to through lessons learned from Oprah Winfrey.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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