1
as in architectures
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome
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2
as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
a small business computer system in its simplest configuration
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as in formats
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest
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as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat
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Recent Examples of configurations
Slow turnaround – New reports or configurations often required weeks to implement.
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Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Star reviewed 262 unique license plate configurations rejected between June 2024 and May 2025, obtained through a Missouri Sunshine Law request.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The liberal international order has been called into question, and decades-long alliances have shifted towards new configurations.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
To maintain tanks’ relevance, Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have covered them in different configurations of armor as ad hoc solutions to rapidly shifting tactics.
—Marco Hernandez, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The slate comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage; Lenovo did not mention specific configurations, however.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Made of stone, the interior walls form boxy configurations that are difficult to adapt to the lives of people who want ease of movement.
—Joseph Giovannini, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
The new collection will be offered in physical form in four-LP and four-CD configurations, with the Blu-Ray of the new Count Basie Theatre performance being included with both the vinyl and compact disc sets.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
At the same time, certain ‘magic numbers’ of nucleons, whether protons or neutrons, lead to particularly stable configurations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Star reviewed 262 unique license plate configurations rejected between June 2024 and May 2025, obtained through a Missouri Sunshine Law request.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The liberal international order has been called into question, and decades-long alliances have shifted towards new configurations.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
To maintain tanks’ relevance, Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have covered them in different configurations of armor as ad hoc solutions to rapidly shifting tactics.
—Marco Hernandez, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The slate comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage; Lenovo did not mention specific configurations, however.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Made of stone, the interior walls form boxy configurations that are difficult to adapt to the lives of people who want ease of movement.
—Joseph Giovannini, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
The new collection will be offered in physical form in four-LP and four-CD configurations, with the Blu-Ray of the new Count Basie Theatre performance being included with both the vinyl and compact disc sets.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
At the same time, certain ‘magic numbers’ of nucleons, whether protons or neutrons, lead to particularly stable configurations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configurations
Noun
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By early January of this year, NASA had narrowed its options down to two potential architectures.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, these projections assume the industry can overcome its computational bottlenecks—a risky bet if compute architectures remain tethered to the past.—
Lee-Lean Shu,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The building that houses it was constructed in the 1940s; quirky designs abound inside, as do low ceilings and claustrophobic layouts.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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Coed fashion stories, substantial coverage of the contemporary art scene, surprising interview pairings and minimalist layouts are among the key features of Numéro New York, the American edition of the French magazine.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her response was simple - audiences shouldn’t be forced into legacy formats.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In an era when more one-time TV viewers turn to streaming for on-demand consumption of their favorite dramas, comedies and movies, news is one of the few programming formats that captures a large audience of simultaneous viewers — something advertisers continue to crave.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The organizer sits on a 360-degree swivel base and comes with multiple insert trays with customizable heights to store products of varying shapes and sizes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Legendary architect Zaha Hadid is widely recognized for her futuristic buildings, constructed from steel, concrete, and glass and known for their impressive curves and geometric shapes.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This makes strong governance frameworks and clear ownership models essential.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pauli and Jung found connection through their fringe theoretical frameworks, psychology and physics playing on each other to make up one beautiful and haunting mess of a universe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That upends a previous hypothesis that the best clues to past life on Mars could be contained in older rock formations.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The wood-and-glass abode cuts a striking figure among Colorado’s Flatirons, with the structure actually carved into the slope and mimicking the chunky shapes of the rock formations.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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His designs were built under license by Bristol for use in British passenger trains, too.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company suggests that effective immersion cooling could also enable simpler and more compact battery pack designs, potentially reducing complexity and cost.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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With Off the Internet, DocLab turns to interactive and immersive art in search of new forms of presence and connection.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Configurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configurations. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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