1
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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2
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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3
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
The entire constellation should be in orbit by 2030.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The initial Project Kuiper constellation will consist of about 3,200 satellites in LEO, according to Amazon.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The mission is a pivotal step toward beginning commercial service for Amazon’s Project Kuiper, an initiative launched in 2019 that aims to provide broadband internet from a constellation of more than 3,000 satellites.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
More star-like shapes connected by lines run down the length of the blade, possibly symbolizing constellations.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The initial Project Kuiper constellation will consist of about 3,200 satellites in LEO, according to Amazon.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The mission is a pivotal step toward beginning commercial service for Amazon’s Project Kuiper, an initiative launched in 2019 that aims to provide broadband internet from a constellation of more than 3,000 satellites.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
More star-like shapes connected by lines run down the length of the blade, possibly symbolizing constellations.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Using data from the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, Buzzo and her team tracked the movement of a dozen star clusters within FCC 224.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The layoffs have also upended other work done by NIOSH to respond to requests like health hazard evaluations, where workplaces can call on the agency for help investigating health issues on the job, like cancer clusters or fungal outbreaks.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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That can be done in part by strengthening the security dimension of increasingly important groupings (the Quad or the trilateral relationship with Japan and Korea).—
Kurt M. Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Apr. 2025
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Conspicuously anglo human characters resemble the generic design often seen in low-rent CG fare produced overseas: large heads with pristine skin and pronounced facial features.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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And in another first for Netflix, the design of the thronglet characters from the game actually inspired the creatures in the episode itself.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Paul Newman's Life in Photos Newman was an actor, film director and racecar driver who worked on an array of successful projects, including The Hustler, The Sting, The Verdict, Cool Hand Luke, The Color of Money and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, to name a few.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Manager Stephen Vogt has said the key for Ortiz is throwing strikes consistently enough so that his array of heaters — a fastball, cutter and sinker, each with a different movement profile — befuddles hitters.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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When asked about Jackson being turned away from the event, Nettles responded that every candidate should have the opportunity to participate, but at the same time should respect the rules of the group organizing the candidate forums.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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These activities established the group’s priorities of addressing chronic diseases and population health – goals that have also driven its involvement in disaster response efforts, including hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Katrina, as well as the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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To solve the bedroom’s issues, Galey planned to drywall over the extra door, add thick, arched double wood doors with a lock for privacy and reimagine the layout to make the space feel cozier and more secure.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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All of the accommodations have unique layouts, but the common thread is the incredible amount of woodwork.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Twenty-eight of those have launched batches of Starlink satellites to join the constellation.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The new batch of six episodes, all written or co-written by its creator Charlie Brooker, reflects the full range of how the show has evolved to include new grooves — a mix of the horrific and the comedic, the hopeful and the nihilistic, the archly British and the sourly American.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Who have parted ways with Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr and the band’s drummer since 1996, in what appears to be a dispute over his playing at the group’s concert last month at London’s Royal Albert Hall.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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That honor typically goes to the band’s Greatest Hits compilation, which seems to have permanent real estate on at least one U.K. ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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