1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
will work out a visitation arrangement in court
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2
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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3
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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4
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
When managers and employees don’t share the same work arrangement, like a remote manager who manages onsite staff, communication breakdowns and mismatched expectations increase stress levels.
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The score — with music and arrangements by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and orchestrations by Doug Besterman — is tuneful, fizzy and fun.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
But, for Devin and Brendan, their arrangement seems to be paying off.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The first nine games demonstrated how difficult the arrangement might be.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The score — with music and arrangements by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and orchestrations by Doug Besterman — is tuneful, fizzy and fun.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
But, for Devin and Brendan, their arrangement seems to be paying off.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The first nine games demonstrated how difficult the arrangement might be.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
Noun
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Trump has upended the global trading system that has been in place for over 75 years with a plan for tariffs on products from across the world.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The budget plan also would cut significant funding for the District of Columbia government, including its school system.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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To solve the bedroom’s issues, Galey planned to drywall over the extra door, add thick, arched double wood doors with a lock for privacy and reimagine the layout to make the space feel cozier and more secure.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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All of the accommodations have unique layouts, but the common thread is the incredible amount of woodwork.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Conspicuously anglo human characters resemble the generic design often seen in low-rent CG fare produced overseas: large heads with pristine skin and pronounced facial features.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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This Gucci everyday bag was introduced in 2020, but it’s based on an archival design from 1955.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In just one transporting sequence that’s almost too much to take in, Coogler traces a line from the blues of the 1930s back to its origins and forward to its influences on funk and beyond.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Colossal managed to resurrect it by editing snippets of the gray wolf’s gene sequence that were most divergent between the two related species.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Being open to change and embracing new strategies can set the foundation for long-term success.—
Adam Fineberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Guided tours lead visitors along pathways, share the history of the caverns, and highlight its wildlife and unique formations, like the 250-foot-deep bottomless pool.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Yapi started in place of winger Kévin Cabral and the Rapids switched up the formation to a fluid-looking 4-4-2.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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The thickness and composition of the Martian atmosphere over time is also an open question.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Still another composition features a Google Translate interpretation of an essay Vara wrote in Spanish, which contains both mistranslations and stretches where the software turned flawed Spanish into grammatical English.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The ongoing instability of the power grid has also led to protests, with many criticizing LUMA, which took over power transmission and distribution in 2021.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Aid workers deny there is significant diversion of aid, saying the U.N. closely monitors distribution of supplies.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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