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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
Payton Steffensen, who moved to New York from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, used the post format to engineer her image in a different way.
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Violet Piper, Curbed, 28 Jan. 2025
Under the Rising Stars event’s new format, Jaquez will even have a chance to qualify for this year’s NBA All-Star Game as a Rising Stars participant.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
The Pitt is a new Max Original that takes the format of two popular legacy series—ER and 24—and mashes them together.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The format does tailor itself well to players showcasing their offensive repertoires.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Violet Piper, Curbed, 28 Jan. 2025
Under the Rising Stars event’s new format, Jaquez will even have a chance to qualify for this year’s NBA All-Star Game as a Rising Stars participant.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
The Pitt is a new Max Original that takes the format of two popular legacy series—ER and 24—and mashes them together.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The format does tailor itself well to players showcasing their offensive repertoires.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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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
Noun
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The Winter Collection, which includes an armchair, couch, divider, lighting and blanket, will debut Feb. 6 at Dubai’s renowned collectible design space, Gallery Collectional.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Fun fact: The medal spins (because what's more Miami than a shiny medal that spins?), a design element Frankie Ruiz, the marathon's founder, thought of in the event's early years.—
Sommer Brugal,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Portuguese’s persistence with his preferred 3-4-3 formation will again be subject to debate after this result, but a more troubling issue can be found in his continued selection of Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot as wing-backs.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Dipping the fresh-cut end in rooting hormone may also increase the rate of success, both to stimulate root formation and to discourage stem rot (some products contain a fungicide).—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Scientists have since been analyzing these samples to uncover their chemical composition.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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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
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March babies are treated to a daffodil pattern, while June gets honeysuckle, and so on.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Let the past inform your future, but try not to get stuck in old patterns.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Unlike those series, Paradise never convincingly builds out its world or gives us characters rich enough to deepen our engagement with the themes.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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With the theme Ambition vs. Action, the full-day event will dive into why there is a chasm between good intentions and actual impact and how the industry can bridge the difference.—
SJ STAFF,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Jan. 2025
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