Definition of ordonnancenext
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
  • Division 1 again will be an eight-team division using a pool-play format; the other eight divisions will use traditional brackets.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The platform supports conversion between PDFs and formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and HTML, while maintaining original formatting.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Felder, an architect with an obsessive streak, thought extensively about the design of his banner, ultimately opting for a white sign with lettering the precise shade of blue as the Star of David on the Israeli flag.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The museum is dedicated entirely to 19th-century German and Austrian art and design, with a collection that spans paintings, furniture, sculpture, photography, and manuscripts.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The warmth of the vanilla transforms the peach into something almost caramelized and deeply gourmand, giving the whole composition a richness that takes it to an entirely different level.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Strict regulations required the new buildings to follow the exact blueprint of the original layout, so bungalows, villas and residences are scattered between lush gardens and the shoreline.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Here, the layout funnels life toward one central gathering space.
    David Caraccio April 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There are no Dear Leader tributes here, no extravagant gifts, no pay-to-play arrangements needed to fight fire with facts.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The arrangement could help some areas benefit from bond money, even if voters across the district are less supportive.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Unsettled pattern develops A stationary front will linger through the end of the week bringing a chance of rain each day from Thursday through the weekend.
    Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Once this pattern has been recognized, new ones can begin to be formed.
    Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The theme for the first live show was songs of faith, with each contestant choosing a performance to match.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The current exhibition at MAF highlights how his cinematic works functioned as experimental analyses of 20th-century America, exploring themes of consumerism, authoritarianism, and the existential threat of nuclear war.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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