as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Recent Examples of formation
The casket was placed in the street in the middle of a four-way intersection, while a sea of troopers stood in formation nearby.
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Beyond being just a beautiful cosmic sight, the formations of dust and gas that comprise this galaxy are actually a star-forming region.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
The reductions there include slashing roughly half of the formation's budget and gutting pilots' flight hours down to minimum mandatory levels.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Each discuss significant areas of disturbed weather and the potential for development over the next seven days, including the probability of tropical cyclone formation.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Beyond being just a beautiful cosmic sight, the formations of dust and gas that comprise this galaxy are actually a star-forming region.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
The reductions there include slashing roughly half of the formation's budget and gutting pilots' flight hours down to minimum mandatory levels.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Each discuss significant areas of disturbed weather and the potential for development over the next seven days, including the probability of tropical cyclone formation.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for formation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formation
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
Noun
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Building on its leadership in gimbal and imaging technology, DJI positions the new device as a compact filmmaking tool designed to bring professional-grade cinematic performance into a truly pocket-sized format.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The event, hosted by the college and the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, will feature one-on-one conversations between candidates and moderator Alex Cohen, the national political anchor for Spectrum News 1, rather than a traditional debate format, organizers said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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