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as in formations
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the decorator changed the layout of the living room three times before declaring it finished
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as in designs
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the layout of his portraits typically consists of a finely drawn subject against a roughly sketched background
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Recent Examples of layouts
Instead of designing every joint one by one, the engineers can copy layouts from anatomy books, making the whole design process easier.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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
That involved two years of brainstorming and coming up with multiple concepts and layouts to create a harmonious vessel designed to travel the world.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The building that houses it was constructed in the 1940s; quirky designs abound inside, as do low ceilings and claustrophobic layouts.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
Coed fashion stories, substantial coverage of the contemporary art scene, surprising interview pairings and minimalist layouts are among the key features of Numéro New York, the American edition of the French magazine.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
In other words, Omniverse lets enterprises and cloud providers simulate an AI factory (from cooling layouts to networking) as a 3D model, test changes and troubleshoot virtually before a single server is installed.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Conductors, drivers and maintenance workers advised on designing layouts better suited to their daily tasks.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Sunnybrook’s homes are designed for modern living, featuring open-concept layouts that prioritize both function and style.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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
That involved two years of brainstorming and coming up with multiple concepts and layouts to create a harmonious vessel designed to travel the world.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The building that houses it was constructed in the 1940s; quirky designs abound inside, as do low ceilings and claustrophobic layouts.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
Coed fashion stories, substantial coverage of the contemporary art scene, surprising interview pairings and minimalist layouts are among the key features of Numéro New York, the American edition of the French magazine.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
In other words, Omniverse lets enterprises and cloud providers simulate an AI factory (from cooling layouts to networking) as a 3D model, test changes and troubleshoot virtually before a single server is installed.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Conductors, drivers and maintenance workers advised on designing layouts better suited to their daily tasks.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Sunnybrook’s homes are designed for modern living, featuring open-concept layouts that prioritize both function and style.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layouts
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Yet visitors can still find secluded stretches and coves of golden sands and craggy coastal formations, some of the best tidepools anywhere and about 2,400 acres of beach and backcountry that make Crystal Cove a favorite of naturalists.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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In contrast with the preceding formations, which had been as diverse as the United States itself, nearly all the Green Berets were tall, square-jawed, and white, a reflection of the Special Forces’ insular, misogynistic culture and homogenous racial composition.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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Her response was simple - audiences shouldn’t be forced into legacy formats.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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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
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In 2025, however, many of the compositions that took podium positions across categories tell layered, expressive tales of the human condition, and our connection to the world around us.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her Soho jazz festival gig was a dynamic mix of timeless standards and original compositions.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Several reports and analyses in the immediate aftermath of Israel’s September 9 airstrike on Doha observed how the Israeli strike had led the Arab Gulf states to ask fundamental questions about their existing security arrangements with the United States.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, a gallery rail system easily accommodates different frame sizes, shapes, weights, and thicknesses, which allows for ultra-layered, completely unique arrangements.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 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 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
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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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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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