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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel
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Recent Examples of constellation
Where to view Mars in opposition Mars will rise in the east at sunset Jan. 15 and and be visible all night long near the constellation Gemini.
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Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
June 17: After sunset, Mars will be a little less than a degree from Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2025
And now, Musk is plying his friendship with Italian leaders and pulling at the threads that bind the continent's next big ambition in space, a version of the Starlink constellation.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Brownridge told Newsweek said one customer even ordered the Starlight Headliner to match the constellations on the day their dog was born and the company obliged.
—Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
June 17: After sunset, Mars will be a little less than a degree from Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2025
And now, Musk is plying his friendship with Italian leaders and pulling at the threads that bind the continent's next big ambition in space, a version of the Starlink constellation.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Brownridge told Newsweek said one customer even ordered the Starlight Headliner to match the constellations on the day their dog was born and the company obliged.
—Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Another study from the same team found that people living near the most dense clusters of poultry farms in that area were more likely to suffer infectious diarrhea and campylobacter infection, a disease associated with bloody diarrhea and stomach cramps, than those living further away.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Don't be surprised if price reductions cluster in suburban and rural areas, where the homebuilders are most active.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia led in shots with that grouping on the ice and had some extended offensive zone shifts.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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What To Know While Beijing strengthens ties with key players in this grouping, the future of Biden's legacy in the region appears uncertain.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Next-Generation of All-Electric RVing As with the early prototype, the Flow features thoughtfully appointed interiors and a sleek design that Pebble says is designed to reduce drag.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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As usual, an A-list crowd of celebrities came out in droves to witness the new designs from Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
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If each individual artifact reveals relatively little, the enormous array Barraclough assembles—from Scandinavia, Western Europe, Newfoundland, and trading posts as far east as present-day Russia—adds depth to the traditional portrait of Viking culture.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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With the harbour full of yachts as a focus and Dubai’s spectacular skyline as a backdrop, visitors can enjoy an array of culinary treats, from food trucks to indulgent dining, while DJs and live performances add to the celebratory atmosphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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National headlines spotlighted the bipartisan group dubbed the Sister Senators.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
22 Jan. 2025
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The new tranche of money from Google into Anthropic adds to a total investment of $8 billion from Amazon, the ecommerce group’s largest-ever venture investment, announced over the past 18 months.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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Downing sees many people try to fit too much furniture into a small bedroom layout.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Child labor on the rise This week's batch of settlements represent the final stretch of the Biden administration’s crackdown on child labor since 2023, when the Labor Department announced a new task force to address an alarming spike in cases.—
Minnah Arshad,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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That makes coming up with deals difficult, but not impossible — and plenty more became possible on Wednesday when trade restrictions were lifted on a batch of players.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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For the band, their live music shows came to an abrupt halt and while Peppiatt recalls their disappointment in being unable to perform live, that time ultimately strengthened ties between him and the band.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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In a way, the news is in line with guitarist Tom Hamilton expressed hope last year that the retirement announcement wouldn’t be the end of the band.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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