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as in clusters
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 groupings
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers
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as in designs
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 constellations
There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 28 Dec. 2024
Stars and constellations Winter constellations are in full swing for Northern Hemisphere observers in January.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
These seasonal upside-down constellations include the Milky Way, where Alpha Centauri is the third brightest star in the nighttime sky.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Here sky gazers can see the Milky Way; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn (all without a telescope); various constellations and, in the winter, the northern lights.
—Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
The eye of night is blue, and its constellations are the colors of the rainbow.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
However, the advent of Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations has dramatically altered the landscape.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Meteor showers are best viewed in a dark, open sky where the stars and constellations are visible.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 28 Dec. 2024
Stars and constellations Winter constellations are in full swing for Northern Hemisphere observers in January.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
These seasonal upside-down constellations include the Milky Way, where Alpha Centauri is the third brightest star in the nighttime sky.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Here sky gazers can see the Milky Way; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn (all without a telescope); various constellations and, in the winter, the northern lights.
—Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
The eye of night is blue, and its constellations are the colors of the rainbow.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
However, the advent of Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations has dramatically altered the landscape.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Meteor showers are best viewed in a dark, open sky where the stars and constellations are visible.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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Cabin layouts also vary—some are much more suited to mobility needs than others.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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For instance, concierge staff should know flight statuses, airport layouts and alternative routes in case of disruptions.—
Pascal Bélanger,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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While electronic invoicing will become the default system for issuing invoices within the EU, member states will retain the option to allow alternative formats for certain types of transactions.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The standard outlines specifications for invoice content, defining the mandatory and optional elements that an e-invoice must or may include, and provides guidance on structuring these elements within machine-readable XML formats.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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That has inspired lots of talent since then in different genres, ranging from rock bands that are just all-girl rock bands, to multiple DJs and producers.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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Houston, which saw heavy bands of rain that prompted flight delays on Christmas Eve, faces an enhanced risk of thunderstorms on Thursday, according to AccuWeather.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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Hopkins, known best for his role as the serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, posts updates on Instagram, where he can be seen dancing, working on his own musical compositions and spending time with friends and colleagues, like Ian McKellen.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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Graphic Tees with Fun Internet Sayings Carter also critiqued graphic tees emblazoned with quirky internet sayings, comparing their rise to the with mustache motifs.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2024
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Dial created works in a variety of modes, from allegorical paintings to massive assemblages.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
21 Oct. 2024
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Fabric scraps, the netting from bags that may have once held tangerines—all this stuff Jackson synthesized into a whole that owes nothing to Rauschenberg’s assemblages or to the Arte Povera movement but grew out of the art of making do.—
Hilton Als,
The New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2024
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Both Hanukkah and Christmas center on the transformative power of light and hope, embodying themes of faith and perseverance during adversity thanks to God’s divine ever-present love and concern for humankind.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Gardiner is expected to be faithful to the novels and has spoken in the past about her dislike of sanitizing horror, suggesting that darker themes in Potter could be embraced.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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