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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
Look for a spot with clear views to the eastern sky, where the shower’s origin point, located near the Castor star in the Gemini constellation, rises.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
Nye wore the navy oversized Olympic constellation bomber jacket courtesy of Thom Browne on the runway.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
The island also offers a front-row seat to the southern lights and countless constellations.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
The Starlink satellite constellation — the largest ever launched — currently has more than 6,900 operational spacecraft, according to astrophysicist and satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
Nye wore the navy oversized Olympic constellation bomber jacket courtesy of Thom Browne on the runway.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
The island also offers a front-row seat to the southern lights and countless constellations.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
The Starlink satellite constellation — the largest ever launched — currently has more than 6,900 operational spacecraft, according to astrophysicist and satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Today the two eateries are still going strong, and in friendly competition among a cluster of pizza joints.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on the steps of the state Capitol, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp promoted his experiment in Medicaid reform as a showcase for fellow conservatives seeking to overhaul safety net benefits around the country.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ohio State’s only other significant personnel grouping was 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends, two receivers).—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Putin and Xi have worked in tandem to build out non-Western international groupings, while ramping up joint military drills and supporting one another in forums like the United Nations.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
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But her path to becoming one of the most powerful people in the worlds of architecture and design can’t be easily traced with a T-square.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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The color and design of these goggles are enough to up my ante, though.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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The strike could affect operations at hospitals and clinics as well as research on a wide array of medical, climate and other issues.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Open daily from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. or midnight, there’s a seemingly endless array of ice cream desserts to choose from.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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My father was the saxophonist of Kassav’, a big zouk group from the French Caribbean.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Expect dropouts: Rejig pairings and match those who’ve lost their coach or coachee Start small, then scale: Start with a smaller group with a pure coaching approach that has no particular focus.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 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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Cal Fire will release a third batch of maps covering a large swath of central California on March 10, while a final batch covering Southern California will be issued on March 24.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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In advance of its spring premiere, Peacock has released a fresh batch of first look photos, along with news on the stars bound for the series’ next act.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2025
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Lisa narrowly manages to best rock band Architects.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The concept of reinvention and starting anew continues to inspire the band's music, Ashkinos said.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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