arrangement

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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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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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Recent Examples of arrangement But Crispell’s arrangements, production choices and vocal delivery are able to speak to gospel’s youngest audience without alienating those who have loved the music for decades. Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025 Qualified consultants can help develop a scope of work and specifications, advise on the type of contract arrangement, evaluate bids, and advise regarding contractor requests for extra money. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025 Based on the 1987 Warner Bros. film, with a story by James Jeremias and Janice Roberta Fischer, the musical will be produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures. Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025 Legal experts said that the nature of Weidner’s financial arrangement raises serious concerns that profit motive could dictate which cases — and how many — the cities pursue. Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for arrangement 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
Noun
  • Red tape, budget shortfalls and government inaction repeatedly stymied plans for water system improvements — including some that specifically cited the need to boost firefighting capacity.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
  • De la Hogue Moran said going forward the plan is to launch a selection of pop-ups around the world, averaging two a year, with one implementation more art-centric via partnerships with galleries and artists and the other more product-oriented via tie-ups with retailers.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Downing sees many people try to fit too much furniture into a small bedroom layout.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Since joining the French fashion house, Williams has delivered standout bag designs, and this latest addition brings a fresh touch of innovation to the brand’s legacy.
    Essence, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Display advertising Freelancers hired for this skill design display ads that show up as banners on sites like YouTube.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Part of how Amer and Naim go for it is with a set of dream sequences Mo has across the season that take on genres and tones related to his emotional state.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
  • But as silky smooth as the sequence looked — and as strange as a slump from Watkins seemed — the step-back clanked away.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Baltimore City Health Department has implemented several strategies to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment access and harm reduction.
    Pradeep Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
  • But look, this is an intentional strategy on the part of Trump's inner circle.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There are 14 clubs who have played in England’s top division but never reached the Premier League since its formation in 1992.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Nonprofit organizations and government watchdogs argue that DOGE’s formation violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Scientists have since been analyzing these samples to uncover their chemical composition.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Yes, the series is tightly scripted, inviting in its tone and composition, rich with charming performances, and regularly, reliably hilarious.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The film co-stars Maria Dizzia, Christian Cooke, Gabe Fazio, and Amy Forsyth and is currently looking for U.S. distribution.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Tennessee’s attorney general asserted that, after conducting an investigation, the state determined some or all of the products brought into Tennessee Family Dollar stores from the Arkansas distribution center violated the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025

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