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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the book's format is very user-friendly
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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Recent Examples of format
The practice featured roughly 40 minutes of individual and position drills before both sides of the ball lined up and competed in an 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 format.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
The joint statement Wednesday from U.S. Rep. Michael Guest, a Mississippi Republican and committee chair, and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, the top Democrat on the panel, was the usual, brief format routinely used by the ethics panel.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
The latest iteration has changed the test format and question types, but there appears to be little change to the way the test is scored.
—Jeanne Sinclair, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
With Vancouver and Seattle coming on board as expansion franchises for Season 3, the 2025 draft format and details of the expansion draft have not yet been announced.
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—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
The joint statement Wednesday from U.S. Rep. Michael Guest, a Mississippi Republican and committee chair, and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, the top Democrat on the panel, was the usual, brief format routinely used by the ethics panel.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
The latest iteration has changed the test format and question types, but there appears to be little change to the way the test is scored.
—Jeanne Sinclair, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
With Vancouver and Seattle coming on board as expansion franchises for Season 3, the 2025 draft format and details of the expansion draft have not yet been announced.
Follow me on Twitter.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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On the top floor, there is a two-bedroom penthouse available with a 550 sq ft. wraparound terrace, as well as three-bedroom option with an even larger terrace, ensuite bathrooms, and an open layout with a dining area, and a lounge area with a daybed and sectional sofa.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Despite being spread across different categories and brand names, the sites often use the same layouts, AI agents and payment structures, all pointing to a centralized fraud network.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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The experience of working with elite football clubs exposed Bord to inefficiencies, and the absence of sophisticated algorithms that his company designs.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The only thing to keep in mind is that, because of their sleek design, the shoe may seem narrow for those with wide feet.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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This stretch began with Tropical Storm Ana in May 2015 and included the extraordinary formation of Hurricane Alex in January 2016, an event that hadn’t been seen since 1938.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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After the snap, the defense dropped into a Cover 2 zone and linebacker Troy Dye (No. 43) sprinted from the other side of the formation to get underneath Henry.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The clean ingredients and thoughtful composition show that Dossier put real care into creating something special.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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Ramses aims to conduct a before-and-after-flyby analysis of the asteroid and features such as its surface characteristics, composition, orbit and more.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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Talk with your healthcare provider to understand the root cause of your food cravings and develop an eating pattern that meets your needs.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
5 June 2025
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That pattern held, and by the end Gauff had claimed 34 of the 51 points that lasted at least five strokes.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The collections are often narrative-driven, reflecting personal experiences and contextual themes that connect ornament with identity and critique.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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The decision to film in Tasmania’s Eagle Hawk Neck region proved transformative for the production’s tone and themes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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