1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers
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3
as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel
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Recent Examples of constellation
Each week, SpaceX launches satellites to build out its ever-growing constellation of Starlink satellites.
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The entire constellation should be in orbit by 2030.
—New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
Video relayed by SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-satellite constellation began cutting out, a fifth engine shut down, and the last Raptor stopped about 9.5 minutes into flight, followed seconds later by telemetry freezing with the upper stage at 89 miles up and moving at 12,677mph.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Barnard’s Loop [left], in the constellation Orion, is the remnant of an ancient supernova.
—Jayson Stewart, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The entire constellation should be in orbit by 2030.
—New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
Video relayed by SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-satellite constellation began cutting out, a fifth engine shut down, and the last Raptor stopped about 9.5 minutes into flight, followed seconds later by telemetry freezing with the upper stage at 89 miles up and moving at 12,677mph.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Barnard’s Loop [left], in the constellation Orion, is the remnant of an ancient supernova.
—Jayson Stewart, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
Noun
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Narrated by Selena Gomez rounds out the cluster of bestsellers at No. 9.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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When those fragrant, drooping, purple clusters of blooms appear in April, the bees and I can't get enough.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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America was the bulwark of the liberal democracies — a grouping of European nations, Canada, Australia and much of Asia — that shared many values and outlooks.—
Llewellyn King,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Row is known for elevated basics and perfect design.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the pursuit of minimalism and functionality, high-end fashion and design are nearing genderless distinction.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By the Core 4 Decluttering Method Hotel Surplus The outlet is donating and offering discounts on a wide array of new furniture, from sleeper sofas to rolling cots, for those in need.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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That’s true of the costumes as well, designed by the great Sandy Powell, who also created a host of sumptuous and cinder-girl looks for Cinderella, as well as a gorgeous array of suitably rustic-looking World War II-era handknits for the children in Mary Poppins Returns.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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In response to this incident, officials at the Maine DMR worked closely with other groups to expand the study of white sharks and their behavior in Maine’s coastal waters.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Danial Georgios, a construction engineer living in Damascus, spoke exclusively to Fox News Digital about the group's work in Damascus neighborhoods.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While taking your room’s layout and square footage into account, don't be afraid to think outside the box: how can your sitting room function for you?—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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That perspective extended from the interiors to the layout.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With adventure reality format The Box continuing to take the market by storm, Stewart unpacked what is making the country tick right now, highlighting a batch of new titles that could be appearing on networks elsewhere in the world before long.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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To commemorate this season's tournament kickoff, Boston's social team snuck jerseys from star players' college rivals into a batch of swag they were instructed to sign.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Around this time, the band went on their first tour.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Coinciding with the band’s JonasCon event today — yes, that’s a real thing — Disney has announced that the Jonas Brothers will be recording an upbeat new theme song to celebrate Disneyland‘s upcoming 70th anniversary.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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