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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
Communications are based on copper cabling and voice-grade phone lines, the HVAC systems leave the installations prone to damp, and the layouts are generally cramped, making repairs difficult.
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David Szondy
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Browse these tiny Southern Living House Plans to see a variety of layouts and architectural styles that fit your needs and design interests.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Four playable heroes, random events and dynamic room layouts ensure each session offers fresh challenges.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Editing features allow users to modify text, images, and page layouts directly within PDFs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
While the layouts differ among the homes, the great rooms all sport 10-foot ceilings and walls of windows that frame the Detroit skyline.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
In the study, the researchers examined three different cabin layouts with three varying ratios of passengers aged over 60 and three different distributions of these elderly travelers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The design team is currently preparing layouts both with and without Simpson, leaving the door open in either direction.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
David Szondy
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Browse these tiny Southern Living House Plans to see a variety of layouts and architectural styles that fit your needs and design interests.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Four playable heroes, random events and dynamic room layouts ensure each session offers fresh challenges.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Editing features allow users to modify text, images, and page layouts directly within PDFs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
While the layouts differ among the homes, the great rooms all sport 10-foot ceilings and walls of windows that frame the Detroit skyline.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
In the study, the researchers examined three different cabin layouts with three varying ratios of passengers aged over 60 and three different distributions of these elderly travelers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The design team is currently preparing layouts both with and without Simpson, leaving the door open in either direction.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layouts
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Visitors will observe a landscape that features not only a diversity of wildflower species but also ancient sandstone formations.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The coach has tried multiple formations in his time with the USMNT.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add Structural Edging or a Raised Border Structural edging and raised borders create clean lines that suit contemporary designs, says Stucchi.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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And good architects can actually elevate the earlier structures when thoughtfully incorporating them into new designs.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Future grocery shake-up includes popular Wegmans The Charlotte metro area’s 737 stores includes traditional supermarkets, dollar stores, club stores, specialty formats, and discounters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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All artistic formats operate within ecological systems.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Churchill Grounds and Clave, the center will host a music academy and a recording studio named Koolbonga Studios, named in honor of one of Williams’ most famous jazz compositions.—
Mike Jordan,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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New regulations, which were approved in February by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) under Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta, focus on restricting blackjack-style games and certain player-dealer arrangements that are common in California card rooms.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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This issue has been raised at a time when the Public Accounts Committee launched an inquiry into Crown Estate arrangements.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bands of darker skin often followed similar patterns from patient to patient—a series of V’s along the upper spine, S’s along the abdomen, and an inverted U across each breast.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Federal investigations into these patterns reinforce that the technology is still evolving and not yet proven safe.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the themes Common Sense Media highlights, the Trigger Warning Database's list also includes potentially triggering events or themes, like drugging, avalanches, poverty and more.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stylistic decision aligns the song’s themes with Taylor’s legacy, drawing parallels between old Hollywood glamour and modern celebrity culture.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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