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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
Her works, often multimedia projects incorporating oral and participatory research, are the result of a deep investment in local feminist movements and her commitment to shedding light on women’s inner lives as embedded within family, work, and artistic constellations.
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Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Paramount at Le Grand Contrôle is the culinary experience, helmed by Ducasse, the only chef to tally 21 Michelin stars across his constellation of establishments around the world.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Mercury will be in the constellation Aquarius, near the sun and just above the western horizon.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, constellation patterns across the ceiling and floor subtly link the terminal to the starry sky above, creating a sense of movement and grandeur.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Paramount at Le Grand Contrôle is the culinary experience, helmed by Ducasse, the only chef to tally 21 Michelin stars across his constellation of establishments around the world.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Mercury will be in the constellation Aquarius, near the sun and just above the western horizon.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, constellation patterns across the ceiling and floor subtly link the terminal to the starry sky above, creating a sense of movement and grandeur.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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But a cluster of countries — a cluster of liberal democracies, confident in their values and armed to the teeth — could make a significant contribution.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
3 Mar. 2025
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By calculating the positions of nearby stellar clusters through time, the researchers identified two main suspects that could have housed the supernova progenitor.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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Another wavelength grouping is thought to come from higher in the atmosphere and patchy clouds of silicates.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Incompatible vegetable groupings can stunt growth, invite pests and diseases, and negatively impact flavor.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The actress already had a relationship with Burton, having worn one of her designs for Alexander McQueen to the Oscars in 2020.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Rooftop is a vibe day or night with live music and views of the ocean, but dusk is when the hotel team's attention to design details really shine.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 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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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 format, which has been a success internationally, sees famous faces come up against a group of interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
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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Adjusts the layout of some buttons when entering the game interface.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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In Sacramento, a new batch of state lawmakers, elected partly by mad-as-hell voters and unscarred by past legislative battles over permitting changes, may be newly receptive to making big changes too.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Well, this hard cider kit is easy to use and makes three batches of tart, dry cider.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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