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as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
will work out a visitation arrangement in court
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as in layouts
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 designs
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 sequences
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 arrangements
Consider job-sharing arrangements to accommodate employees with varying work-life demands.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Around 45 million Americans are now enrolled in healthcare arrangements that are part of the ACA exchanges, with approximately 21 million Americans having obtained health insurance through the ACA in 2024.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
If your boss raises concerns about budget constraints or company policy, be ready to discuss alternative forms of compensation, such as additional benefits, flexible working arrangements, or opportunities for professional development.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Changing Work Dynamics The traditional 9 to 5 work model is evolving to include more flexible and remote working arrangements, a trend accelerated by the pandemic.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Let Mentorship Develop Organically Formal mentorship arrangements aren’t always necessary.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Floral arrangements might not last forever, but this light-reflecting rectangular vase will become a fixture of festivities for decades.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
The bustling arrangements—which frequently feature layers of strings, percussion, and woodwinds—surge and swell as Gibbons sings of her aging body and home life.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Absolute Elsewhere, Blood Incantation Blood Incantation’s third album is technically two songs divided into three tracks each, but good luck holding any number in your head as these arrangements blast you through spacetime.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Around 45 million Americans are now enrolled in healthcare arrangements that are part of the ACA exchanges, with approximately 21 million Americans having obtained health insurance through the ACA in 2024.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
If your boss raises concerns about budget constraints or company policy, be ready to discuss alternative forms of compensation, such as additional benefits, flexible working arrangements, or opportunities for professional development.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Changing Work Dynamics The traditional 9 to 5 work model is evolving to include more flexible and remote working arrangements, a trend accelerated by the pandemic.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Let Mentorship Develop Organically Formal mentorship arrangements aren’t always necessary.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Floral arrangements might not last forever, but this light-reflecting rectangular vase will become a fixture of festivities for decades.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
The bustling arrangements—which frequently feature layers of strings, percussion, and woodwinds—surge and swell as Gibbons sings of her aging body and home life.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Absolute Elsewhere, Blood Incantation Blood Incantation’s third album is technically two songs divided into three tracks each, but good luck holding any number in your head as these arrangements blast you through spacetime.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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What makes this book stand out, besides Ashleigh’s thoughtful and delicious takes on regional cuisine, are the stunning photography and layouts.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of the two towers will host office space on the lower floors, with plush residences that contain open layouts and balcony spaces above.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024
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In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Colleges can be expected to try a number of strategies to minimize their enrollment losses.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing.Wayne Chang, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Herr was waiting for him at the top, where the rock formations were bleached and pocked with fossils.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Themes of entrapment, unrequited love and loss penetrate the screen, with Lachman conveying the narrative through a bespoke aesthetic captured on different celluloid formats.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The expansion reflects growing demand for premium formats in the Asia-Pacific exhibition market, where theaters are increasingly turning to specialized viewing experiences to differentiate from home entertainment options.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company will likely raise investment next year to scale operations and distributions around the country.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her eclectic compositions—one of which features a very modern dose of Auto-Tune—evoke film noir, trip-hop, and Lovers Deluxe-era Sade.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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Astronomers are now able to take inventory of these atoms and molecules and compare their compositions both from planet to planet as well as to their parent stars.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Valhalla is also available in six livery themes inspired by Aston Martin's motorsports heritage.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other projects shone a light on themes that male filmmakers largely avoid.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Influenced by the Regency era, Rococo is an architectural style boasting intricate curved lines, natural motifs, luxe materials, and pastel shades.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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In Etsy's gifting trend report, the online marketplace similarly called out mythical motifs for inspiration this year.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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