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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome

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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized a small business computer system in its simplest configuration

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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest

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Recent Examples of configuration At the time, the only configuration available had a terabyte of storage and cost $1,099. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 17 July 2025 Each configuration has a meaning, each one is judged and evaluated and acclaimed or condemned or let pass by the ten thousand possible configurations of the face of the person watching you, who is also being watched by you, and by others, one of whom may be artificial. Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025 This is excellent news for those looking for a daily-use laptop on a budget because this configuration features the same comfortable keyboard and touchpad, but has a more powerful processor. Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025 It was caused by poor configuration and an absence of basic security controls. Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for configuration
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  • The project helped people in the industry see the potential for constructing larger structures in wood, which can be perceived as being difficult because of the rules around fire risk.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 July 2025
  • And there’s still no stadium site and no stadium financing structure.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
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  • Even though many European cities employ map layouts that are far more complex than many American street scenarios, Tesla says that with FSD Supervised, the Model 3 could move through inner-city streets with little human supervision.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Open-concept layouts, expansive kitchen islands, large windows, and natural light throughout give each residence a refined, contemporary feel.
    Bates Homes, Idaho Statesman, 20 July 2025
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  • In fact, its influence is still being felt — one obvious example being in the design of the White House’s new pro-Trump news portal, White House Wire, which mimics the look and feel of Drudge’s familiar layout.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • In design, this translates to soft color palettes and ornate details.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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  • Anderson, specifically, took the bob one step further, adding micro bangs to round out the shape.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
  • In addition to the new sound, the shape of the 6 N is obviously quite a bit different than that of the SUV-silhouette of the Ioniq 5.
    Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
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  • To encourage an open AI ecosystem, the White House recommends improving the financial market for compute in a framework that could look similar to spot and forward prices for commodities.
    Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
  • They can be dropped into any campaign, though there are frameworks available in the book for those groups that want to stitch these stories together.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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  • Astronomers can determine the age of these space rocks to calculate when the clock started on the solar system's formation.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 July 2025
  • Kickback Soccer Media Launches, Partners With Bluesky A collective of over a dozen entrepreneurs and media personalities announced the formation of Kickback Soccer Media, an American soccer media platform looking to galvanize the American soccer community for the 2026 World Cup and beyond.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 18 July 2025
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  • Strong formats include: • Executive interviews • Topical articles aligned with industry trends • Informative videos and explainer content Use relevant keywords, metadata and user-friendly design to ensure content is indexed and accessible.
    Anthony Milewski, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Chisholm hit just three homers, the fewest since the timer format started in 2015.
    Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
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  • Thus the payments and receipts cancel out in the form of an economic transfer.
    James Broughel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Power can come in the form of twin Volvo Penta IPS800 engines or IPS950 motors.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2025

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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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