as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the novel's intricate ordonnance might not be apparent to the casual reader

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Noun
  • The latest Select series will now include a mixture of HD, full HD and native 4K models, with support for the premium HDR10+ high dynamic range format and Dolby Audio available on the 4K sets, while the Select series range of sizes has been expanded to run all the way from 24- to 85-inches.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • In one significant change, the fest is launching a new format dedicated to showcasing film projects in the making.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • The challenge is evolving its design in contemporary ways.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
  • Then Isha from accounting and Callum from design got engaged.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • From a damage control perspective, the least risky approach for a college would be to distribute revenue-sharing funds to athletes in proportion to the demographic composition of the school’s student body.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
  • What’s changing is the composition of those who will inherit the Earth.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • On the top floor, there is a two-bedroom penthouse available with a 550 sq ft. wraparound terrace, as well as three-bedroom option with an even larger terrace, ensuite bathrooms, and an open layout with a dining area, and a lounge area with a daybed and sectional sofa.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
  • The latter offers a layout featuring a prominent round tachometer in the center of the cluster flanked by customizable displays for the engine’s effort, suspension settings and other monitoring.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Best practices include allowing gradual reentry and flexible work arrangements. 3.
    Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • This seating arrangement—especially the proximity between Oakley and Dolan—mattered in light of preexisting tensions and longstanding personal animus.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • Talk with your healthcare provider to understand the root cause of your food cravings and develop an eating pattern that meets your needs.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 5 June 2025
  • Suburbs around Minneapolis and Boston exhibited similar patterns, a reversal of traditional expectations where cities, rather than suburbs, drew the majority of renters.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Mukherjee, also a professor of film studies at Jadavpur University, brings deep insight into the film’s themes and structure.
    David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
  • But The Slip is also exploring larger themes about the confounding nature of race in America and the human urge to slide into another identity.
    Book Marks June 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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