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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the book's format is very user-friendly
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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Recent Examples of format
The exhibition will feature four teams, each with 13 players, competing in a single-elimination format.
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2025
New format, more travel The changes made to the Champions League may partly explain Mbappe’s travel fatigue.
—Conor O'Neill, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
During one of her MRIs, Lauren found a website that lets users insert photos into the Eras Tour poster format.
—Staff Author, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
According to Netflix, its in-person experiential installations to date have reached 7.5 million people across 170 openings in 100 cities and 40 unique formats around the world.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2025
New format, more travel The changes made to the Champions League may partly explain Mbappe’s travel fatigue.
—Conor O'Neill, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
During one of her MRIs, Lauren found a website that lets users insert photos into the Eras Tour poster format.
—Staff Author, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
According to Netflix, its in-person experiential installations to date have reached 7.5 million people across 170 openings in 100 cities and 40 unique formats around the world.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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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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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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These quilts, each unique in design, color, fabric and size, have come from all over Los Angeles, Oregon, Ohio, Massachusetts and the United Kingdom.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 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
Noun
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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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Music: Assistance with composition and sound creation.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 1960s homes, everything was covered with fabric and skirted in one pattern.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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The crazy weather patterns here fluctuate dramatically, swinging 50 degrees in a single day.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The themes of destiny, redemption, and sacrifice never get old.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Baker's previous films, including The Florida Project (2017) and Red Rocket (2021), have a lot to say about class and exploitation, and these themes also surface in Anora's ending.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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