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as in clusters
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 groupings
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 designs
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 constellations
There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 28 Dec. 2024
Stars and constellations Winter constellations are in full swing for Northern Hemisphere observers in January.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
These seasonal upside-down constellations include the Milky Way, where Alpha Centauri is the third brightest star in the nighttime sky.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Here sky gazers can see the Milky Way; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn (all without a telescope); various constellations and, in the winter, the northern lights.
—Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
The eye of night is blue, and its constellations are the colors of the rainbow.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
However, the advent of Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations has dramatically altered the landscape.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Meteor showers are best viewed in a dark, open sky where the stars and constellations are visible.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 28 Dec. 2024
Stars and constellations Winter constellations are in full swing for Northern Hemisphere observers in January.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
These seasonal upside-down constellations include the Milky Way, where Alpha Centauri is the third brightest star in the nighttime sky.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Here sky gazers can see the Milky Way; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn (all without a telescope); various constellations and, in the winter, the northern lights.
—Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
The eye of night is blue, and its constellations are the colors of the rainbow.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
However, the advent of Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations has dramatically altered the landscape.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Meteor showers are best viewed in a dark, open sky where the stars and constellations are visible.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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In other words, Omniverse lets enterprises and cloud providers simulate an AI factory (from cooling layouts to networking) as a 3D model, test changes and troubleshoot virtually before a single server is installed.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With layouts ranging from four to eight bedrooms, the residences will average over 7,000 square feet of open-plan living space, with private swimming pools and generous outdoor areas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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Set to hit shelves July 1, 2025, the book will be released in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats—and now audiences can get the first look at its vibrant cover.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Apr. 2025
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As hospitality programs shift to online and hybrid formats, the demand for scalable, hands-on learning tools has increased.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Pests can sometimes invade houseplant collections and cause issues, like yellow stippling on plant leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2024
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An important part of the conversation is touring bands.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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Below is the full list of artists and bands announced, sorted alphabetically, by day.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
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Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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But this year, a number of artists contributed even more music to the collection, with some dropping brand new compositions and others putting festive spins on beloved tracks released by other stars in previous years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Dec. 2024
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Their distinct motifs celebrate the art of printmaking and are an ongoing source of inspiration for the latest generation of designers.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The apparel collection of Dodgers and Cubs products will include Nike T-shirts, hoodies and jerseys featuring Murakami’s flower motifs.—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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YouTube Kapadia's skill in drawing out these themes has been widely acclaimed.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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These themes complement the primary Christian story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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