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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
Every universe needs a bevy of stars to fill out the constellations, not just your Supermans and Batmans, but your Guardians, Squads, and Creatures, too.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Traditionally reliant on fewer, highly advanced satellites in higher orbits, the agency is now moving toward constellations of smaller, low-cost satellites.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
An undulating roof will mimic Western Pennsylvania's rolling hills, while a wooden ceiling on the interior will include vast skylights, wooden beams designed to look like trees, and lighting fixtures meant to evoke starry constellations.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
The artist painted a blue canopy with gold constellations and costumed musicians as planets.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
The vessel also has the Royal Court Theatre, a casino, a gym, a spa, multiple restaurants, bars and cafes, evening entertainment, and the only planetarium at sea (constellations were projected onto a retractable dome on the Illuminations venue’s ceiling).
—Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Sights will include Venus, Saturn, possibly Mercury and Jupiter, the Milky Way, fall constellations, the Andromeda galaxy, as well as stars, star clusters and other deep-space objects.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Most meteor showers are named after constellations, stars and even asteroids.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
The rush to fill the orbital rings around the globe with constellations and space habitats will likely propel the capture and de-orbiting of ghost rockets and satellites that imperil these increasingly lucrative zones, Bennett predicts.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Traditionally reliant on fewer, highly advanced satellites in higher orbits, the agency is now moving toward constellations of smaller, low-cost satellites.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
An undulating roof will mimic Western Pennsylvania's rolling hills, while a wooden ceiling on the interior will include vast skylights, wooden beams designed to look like trees, and lighting fixtures meant to evoke starry constellations.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
The artist painted a blue canopy with gold constellations and costumed musicians as planets.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
The vessel also has the Royal Court Theatre, a casino, a gym, a spa, multiple restaurants, bars and cafes, evening entertainment, and the only planetarium at sea (constellations were projected onto a retractable dome on the Illuminations venue’s ceiling).
—Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Sights will include Venus, Saturn, possibly Mercury and Jupiter, the Milky Way, fall constellations, the Andromeda galaxy, as well as stars, star clusters and other deep-space objects.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Most meteor showers are named after constellations, stars and even asteroids.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
The rush to fill the orbital rings around the globe with constellations and space habitats will likely propel the capture and de-orbiting of ghost rockets and satellites that imperil these increasingly lucrative zones, Bennett predicts.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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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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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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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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These books are not just lining the shelves of university libraries, but are also hidden away in museums, secondhand bookstores and private collections and listed in online auctions.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an industry rarity, Rosso left Galliano free of any commercial obligation to create Margiela’s Artisanal collections, returning couture to its function as a research and development department that can inspire other product lines, rather than service an elite clientele.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Next year will be big for legacy bands, according to StubHub, with second-place Oasis outpacing The Eagles by almost 60% in ticket sales.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Next year will be big for legacy bands, according to StubHub, with second-place Oasis outpacing The Eagles by almost 60% in ticket sales.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, 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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Similar gas giant planets can have vastly different atmospheric compositions with disparate cloud or haze properties.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 7 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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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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Other projects shone a light on themes that male filmmakers largely avoid.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 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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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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