1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
will work out a visitation arrangement in court
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2
as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf
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3
as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment
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4
as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the ill-advised arrangement of works in the piano recital resulted in pieces of similar mood being played back-to-back
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Recent Examples of arrangement
The new arrangement has already proved challenging for both mom and baby.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
Sparse piano chords, a slow-blues structure, hovering orchestral arrangements and the cry within Ledisi’s voice all hark back to Nina Simone.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
That includes both public data and arrangements with third-party data providers.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
And in the end, this is Zoe’s energy that helped us to find the right arrangement.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
Sparse piano chords, a slow-blues structure, hovering orchestral arrangements and the cry within Ledisi’s voice all hark back to Nina Simone.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
That includes both public data and arrangements with third-party data providers.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
And in the end, this is Zoe’s energy that helped us to find the right arrangement.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
Noun
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Unfortunately, the German plan went awry, per the memorial website.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The plan Friday was for Zelensky to sign a new version of the deal as part of a plan to end the war.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: There's a new track layout this year, which will shorten COTA's 3.41-mile circuit.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Prepare for emergencies and common issues: Have a backup plan for emergencies and familiarize yourself with the festival layout and the locations of emergency services.—
Joan Pabón,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Mikey Madison Madison had a Cinderella moment in a custom pearl grey design by Louis Vuitton.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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My experience collaborating with edtech developers has underscored the importance of centering fairness and transparency in AI design to avoid perpetuating inequities.—
Balaji Soundararajan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Oh, and sometimes a low-impact hit when the elevator lands at the end of the sequence.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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This chaotic sequence has felt more like an HBO drama than the reality for the largest public school system in the United States.—
Matt Gonzales,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Hoka’s collaboration strategy as of late has included both performance running standouts and famed fashion designers.—
Peter Verry for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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That strategy left Kornet near the basket, where Jokić does so much damage as a scorer and passer.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The alignment formation, however, is short-lived because planets move at different speeds.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Yes Standout features ZenBusiness offers a wide selection of services that range from formation offerings to compliance, managing your finances and building a website and logo.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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After voters passed Prop 47 in 2014, reclassifying a number of drug and property offenses from felonies to misdemeanors, arrests for these types of offenses dropped notably and changed the composition of arrest offenses.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2025
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The need to address electricity costs and our inadequate distribution grid continues while the legislature indulged in a distraction.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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This month, several high-profile recalls were issued for products that never made it to retail stores thanks to import violations, missing inspections, or distribution errors.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
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