ordonnance

noun

ˌȯr-də-ˈnäⁿs How to pronounce ordonnance (audio)
Definition of ordonnancenext
as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the novel's intricate ordonnance might not be apparent to the casual reader

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  1. format
  2. design
  3. composition
  4. layout
  5. arrangement
  6. pattern
  7. theme
Noun
  • So the Casa comes into our wide-frame format in a way that just feels so beautifully observed.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This is because rather than a distinct format of its own, a la Dolby Cinema, which as well as the projector includes the décor and seats and audio, Barco by HDR only refers to the projection technology used.
    Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of format
Noun
  • This puzzle is from a separate experiment and the design differs from the puzzle used in a PLOS Biology paper published November 14, 2024.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The three-layer design offers extra protection against spillage, ensuring that all the contents of your toiletry bag stay dry.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of design
Noun
  • David Avella, Chairman, GOPAC Independents and partisan composition.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Trump’s relationship with Congress will depend on its post-election composition.
    Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of composition
Noun
  • The layout of this single-story home includes three bedrooms and three baths.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Same layout a few floors up is listed for nearly $50,000 more.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of layout
Noun
  • If the arrangement is semi-permanent, visit your city hall website to determine to which department the violation(s) should be reported.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Advocates told lawmakers at a New York City Council hearing on elder fraud last week that the current arrangement is unsustainable.
    Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of arrangement
Noun
  • The sapphire hues in the Voyager 2 mission photos were exaggerated by image processing to showcase the swirling cloud patterns more prominently.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
  • To apply, make the same letter L directly with the liquid blush applicator, making sure that the pattern reaches the base of the temples and the middle of the cheek.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of pattern
Noun
  • This way of hunting is so popular that entire events are hosted around the theme.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Murakami masterfully blends genres and themes in this dark sci-fi coming-of-age story.
    Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of theme
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