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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
Researchers said photos of the species have been posted online in various formats and on different platforms, but they were either incorrectly identified or not identified at all.
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Irene Wright
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The same format was used at select spring training games to mixed results.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The Japanese superstar previously competed in 2021, and the derby format was updated last year.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
That old environment created great TV for fans and an easy way to create discourse for teams, but decision makers didn’t love the format.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Irene Wright
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The same format was used at select spring training games to mixed results.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
The Japanese superstar previously competed in 2021, and the derby format was updated last year.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
That old environment created great TV for fans and an easy way to create discourse for teams, but decision makers didn’t love the format.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
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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
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What’s especially unique about this tiny house is its varied layout options.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
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
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The latest design, posted just before Independence Day, takes aim at President Donald Trump and his second-term record.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
15 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
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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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What’s the Problem With BMI? Because body composition is linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and early death, physicians have traditionally relied on BMI to evaluate a person’s fat, bone, and muscle health.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
15 July 2025
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Most of what is known about Mercury’s surface and composition comes from NASA’s MESSENGER probe, which assessed the makeup of the planet’s crust from orbit.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority worked closely with the Tennessee Department of Transportation on the new interchange and preparing drivers for shifts in traffic pattern.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Nneka Ogwumike — Team Collier There’s hardly a moment when Nneka Ogwumike isn’t seen wearing print, with animal print being her go-to pattern for the tunnels.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Still staying true to the all-black, high-shine leather theme, Reese wears a pinstriped leather blazer and trouser set from Amiri.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Evangelista is a Filipino American writer-director whose work spans narrative, commercial and documentary filmmaking and traffics in themes of identity, power and love.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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