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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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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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 event, which took place on Saturday, Dec. 14, was filled with decor inspired by the Cowgirl theme (an homage to Cowboy Carter of course), including purple bandanas (her favorite color), floral arrangements and cowboy boots.
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Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
The current arrangement for the sale of libations does not make Maryland a backward state.
— Michael Jungblut, Perry Hall
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—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
Open communication is key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining harmony in the living arrangement.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The ensemble captivated the audience with its intense arrangements, while still allowing the individuality of each instrument to shine through.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
The current arrangement for the sale of libations does not make Maryland a backward state.
— Michael Jungblut, Perry Hall
Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
Open communication is key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining harmony in the living arrangement.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The ensemble captivated the audience with its intense arrangements, while still allowing the individuality of each instrument to shine through.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
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Birch has immediate plans to build further facilities in London itself and near the Formula 1 circuit Silverstone.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, the Biden administration withdrew plans to enact mass student loan forgiveness in anticipation of the Trump administration scuttling those initiatives in January.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The transaxle layout, which places the gearbox between the rear wheels, helps to improve the Vantage’s front-to-rear weight distribution.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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The apartment has a railroad-style layout, meaning there are no hallways.Soo Kim, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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King stayed abroad for a bit, enrolling in design school in Leicester, England, and later lived in Las Vegas, Nevada for many years.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Embed their perspectives at every level and department—in R&D, design, customer service or sales.Nohar Zmora, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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As the key vectors rotate through a sequence of GPUs, they get multiplied by every query vector in turn.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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For instance, rather than bombarding consumers with repetitive, irrelevant ads, AI systems might craft a sequence of evolving messages, designed to resonate as a customer’s preferences or actions change.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although the instant gratification of performance marketing is tempting, neglecting your brand is a shortsighted strategy.Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Reeves’ The Batman was the first fire-breathing theatrical release for Warner Bros. post Covid after implementing a day-and-date release strategy on Max; the movie making $369.3M domestic, $772M WW.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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Brendan Cook, Wyoming Whiskey’s master blender, draws a parallel between the formation of the park’s natural terraces and the bourbon aging process.Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Prophecy follows the formation of the Bene Gesserit, an order of women who become the puppet masters of the great houses of the Empire on Dune.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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The lack of transparency around the chemical composition of tires, combined with a knowledge gap on their potential environmental impact has prompted numerous calls for action from scientists.Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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New Blue Sun was nominated for album of the year, best alternative jazz album and best instrumental composition; 3000 won the top prize in 2004 with Big Boi for OutKast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, the pandemic and recent political strife has caused automakers to rethink their development distribution around the globe.Steve Tengler, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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After introducing the tracers at specific locations, the study area is periodically sampled to detect and quantify the tracers' distribution, providing insights into sediment movement over time.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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