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the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the decorator changed the layout of the living room three times before declaring it finished

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the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the layout of his portraits typically consists of a finely drawn subject against a roughly sketched background

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Recent Examples of layout
Noun
This single-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024 The Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, has caught the attention of many visitors over the years for its history, art and layout of the buildings. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trump, who won the popular vote for the first time in three attempts, has continued to lay out his hard-line immigration agenda—a cornerstone of his campaign that propelled him back to the White House. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 The Associated Press and PUBLISHED: December 13, 2024 at 1:26 PM EST Listen to this article Loading your audio article The SEC released the 2025 football schedule to lay out the uphill climb ahead for the Gators. Wesley Alden, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for layout 
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Noun
  • Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior secured their second title of the season and their first in the competition’s new format, which pits the club champions of FIFA’s six federations against each other.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • An All-Star rant Anthony Davis stated the obvious — the new All-Star Game format, a multi-team tournament made up of four teams — is no good.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • The game is very clearly inspired by Overwatch's overall design, but there's enough distinction between the two for NetEase's game to stand out.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Everything from its cutting-edge design to the glossy, sleek texture of her top is a perfect example of how to push the boundaries of style, something Venus in Aquarius knows all too well.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • The band spent up to 18 hours a day recording and performing at dozens of military bases.
    Julian Ring, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
  • President-elect Donald Trump has been ordered to spend up to four hours answering questions under oath as part of his lawsuit against ABC and host George Stephanopoulos.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • In October, the company announced a second Sphere arena will be built in the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi while executives emphasized that the company plans to create several Spheres across the planet.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This fact presents a problem for individuals considering whether to evacuate a particular hurricane, companies deciding to build a new coastal facility, or agencies planning to put new roadways or telecommunications infrastructure in Appalachia.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Getty Images In these cases, the offense would be classified as a felony, and would be punishable by a term of imprisonment of no more than five years, a fine of up to $250,000, or $500,000 in the case of a corporation, or both.
    Eamon Javers, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
  • According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, the names of defendants and almost all case records are classified.
    Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • Known for their intelligence and trainability, vizslas require ample exercise and mental stimulation to thrive, and tend to display destructive habits if bored at home.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Allu Arjun displays charming talent in the film and his most impressive performance comes twice in the film - both times, he is seen clad in a saree and involve intense fight sequences.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The machine is called El Capitan, after the massive granite rock formation in Yosemite National Park.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Those created in 2024 have 90 calendar days from their effective date of formation or registration to file; those created in 2025 or later have 30 days.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 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
  • 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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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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