arrangement

Definition of arrangementnext
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf

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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment

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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another the ill-advised arrangement of works in the piano recital resulted in pieces of similar mood being played back-to-back

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Recent Examples of arrangement Other times, apps disclose the proxy arrangement outright. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026 Democrats say that arrangement is a conflict of interest. Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Instructor Kayoko Kondo offers structured classes in Nagoya, Kyoto and Tokyo where participants create their own arrangement. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 Then came a one-on-one with Mike Atherton for Sky, and similar arrangements with the BBC and talkSPORT. Paul Newman, New York Times, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for arrangement
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Noun
  • On land Vincent has also set up a solar panel above the beachside bar, with plans to add more to the staff quarters in order to reduce the island’s reliance on generators.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • The summer after eighth grade, both Celi and Elio have tech-centric plans (making content for social media in Celi’s case, gaming in Elio’s), but those plans are upended when their families separately crack down on screen time and send both kids to Mexico to experience life in the analog world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Rescue divers were asked to return to the cave site on Sunday morning to prepare for a potential mission to search deeper in the cave network for the pair, after the survivors provided a new map of the layout.
    Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • Perhaps the differences will show up in the King Bed floor plan, one of two floor plans listed on the Apex X23 website, but the Twin Bed layout pictured follows the Twin Bed configuration of Oliver's Legacy Elite II trailer quite closely, possibly right down to its very last inch.
    C.C. Weiss May 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Loved the quirky design features, like the aluminum rocking chair at the work desk, which added unexpected personality to the room.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • So find some ways to sequence and get deeper into counts.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • An essential seven-email nurture sequence then teaches, builds trust, handles objections, and ultimately closes sales automatically.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
  • In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • But Sestitio is looking forward to discovering new insights into the Milky Way's formation.
    Julian Dossett, Space.com, 27 May 2026
  • At the same time, Taneja has increasingly pushed beyond traditional venture investing into company formation and operational transformation.
    TrueBridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • The composition of this fingerprint is different from the mixture of chemicals someone was initially exposed to, as some PFAS accumulate in blood to a greater extent than others.
    Carrie McDonough, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
  • From 1976 through 2008, the GPI was low and stable, averaging 13, but the composition shifted markedly over time.
    Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • His superlative shot-stopping ability, commanding distribution and defining game-winning moments this season contributed substantially to the Gunners ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League trophy – this after so many recent near misses.
    Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
  • In contrast, nonbiological samples had a wider distribution of chain lengths.
    Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026

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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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