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as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the book's format is very user-friendly
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as in designs
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 formats
Her response was simple - audiences shouldn’t be forced into legacy formats.
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Jane Hanson, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
In an era when more one-time TV viewers turn to streaming for on-demand consumption of their favorite dramas, comedies and movies, news is one of the few programming formats that captures a large audience of simultaneous viewers — something advertisers continue to crave.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Publisher Berkley has gone back to press twice on the trade paperback since premiere week, and saw a 5,000 percent increase across all formats in year-over-year weekly sales following the show’s release, according to Christine Ball, evp & publisher.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
In one week following the show’s release, the publisher went back to press twice on the trade paperback and saw a +5,000% increase across all formats in the same one-week period year over year.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Nate’s has already taken on that role, pairing clear certification with formats that make the ingredient simple to use every day.
—Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Precision meets material innovation Advanced lasers needed to imprint such tiny formats already exist, Tsapatsis explained, but the challenge has been finding materials and processes capable of handling ever-smaller microchips.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The system supports multiple sizes and formats, ensuring compatibility across projects.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The Naked Gun Physical Release Date The Naked Gun will be available for pre-order on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray formats from November 11, 2025.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Jane Hanson, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
In an era when more one-time TV viewers turn to streaming for on-demand consumption of their favorite dramas, comedies and movies, news is one of the few programming formats that captures a large audience of simultaneous viewers — something advertisers continue to crave.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Publisher Berkley has gone back to press twice on the trade paperback since premiere week, and saw a 5,000 percent increase across all formats in year-over-year weekly sales following the show’s release, according to Christine Ball, evp & publisher.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
In one week following the show’s release, the publisher went back to press twice on the trade paperback and saw a +5,000% increase across all formats in the same one-week period year over year.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Nate’s has already taken on that role, pairing clear certification with formats that make the ingredient simple to use every day.
—Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Precision meets material innovation Advanced lasers needed to imprint such tiny formats already exist, Tsapatsis explained, but the challenge has been finding materials and processes capable of handling ever-smaller microchips.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The system supports multiple sizes and formats, ensuring compatibility across projects.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The Naked Gun Physical Release Date The Naked Gun will be available for pre-order on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray formats from November 11, 2025.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
Noun
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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
Noun
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His designs were built under license by Bristol for use in British passenger trains, too.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company suggests that effective immersion cooling could also enable simpler and more compact battery pack designs, potentially reducing complexity and cost.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That upends a previous hypothesis that the best clues to past life on Mars could be contained in older rock formations.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The wood-and-glass abode cuts a striking figure among Colorado’s Flatirons, with the structure actually carved into the slope and mimicking the chunky shapes of the rock formations.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wharton envisioned gardens as architectural compositions just like houses and structures, in a series of outdoor rooms that elegantly co-exist with the natural landscape.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two other comets, C/1908 R1 Morehouse and C/1961 R1 Humason, have similar nitrogen-rich compositions that could classify them as scrapings from a proto-Pluto.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 silky gel gets along with every curl type (our testers ranged from 2A to 3C), encasing spirals of all patterns in a pliable cast that helps keep them buoyant.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Specialized walking tours go beyond the main landmarks, focusing on themes that bring the city’s culture into sharper focus.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Did themes of aging and mortality seep into your own thinking?—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Formats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formats. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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