arrangement

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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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Recent Examples of arrangement Blending ancient Vedic verses and Indian classical traditions with vibrant instrumentation and choral arrangements, Soul Ecstasy is part of Tandon’s mission of spreading joy through both economic and emotional empowerment. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025 Letting people opt out of bulk billing arrangements makes serving a building at least slightly more viable for a competing provider. Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025 There are three- and four-seat arrangements, as well as group areas with folding seats. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 These arrangements were overseen by County Executive Mike Callagy and supported by supervisors who depend on union backing for political power. Matthew J. Frauenfeld, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arrangement
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Noun
  • At least one former candidate – Kansas City attorney Stacy Lake, who lost to White in the Democratic primary for County Executive in 2022 – has announced plans to run at that point.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The bulk of his cases are reviews involving the major Medicaid plans in Ohio.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Smythson’s Portobello notebook—famously toted by Gwyneth Paltrow during her victorious lawsuit defense—also appears in this helpful planner iteration with a week-to-view layout.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Costumed characters move in dreamlike sequences.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The arrow sequence, though, has a connection to video gaming, recognizably originating in a game called Helldivers 2, a science-fiction narrative similar to Robert Heinlein’s book Starship Troopers that covers fascistic themes.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Seeking professional guidance early is key so that strategies can be examined and coordinated effectively.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Wasserman, the committee's chairman, directed the council to suggest a new distribution strategy for the committee to review in December.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the Champions League last-16 first leg against Club Brugge, Emery deployed a 4-2-4 formation, designed to bring the pace of Leon Bailey, Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins onto their back line and exploit the Belgian side’s man-marking system.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Forecasters are advising residents along the southern and southwestern coast of Mexico to monitor the progress of the system, as there is a 90% chance of formation through the next 48 hours.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Eastern-style methods, including tongue and pulse diagnoses, along with the more Western-nodding body composition analysis, nutritional advice and detox regimens like the three-day program designed by tennis legend Novak Djokovic, enable guests to tailor their ideal wellness retreat.
    Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Each room and common area feels like a treasure box; there’s hardly an inch of space that doesn’t beg you to stop, snap a photo, and admire the artistic composition.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Alvarez is boxing’s biggest pay-per-view star, but his fight versus Crawford will eschew the PPV distribution format that can carry an $80 price tag for big bouts.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Seismic is managing domestic theatrical distribution, and P&A financing is being provided by SeaFilm Entertainment.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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