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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the book's format is very user-friendly

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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form

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Recent Examples of format But the voting process to determine the 24 NBA All-Stars remains the same despite the format change. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025 Wyle embodies what is both controlled (and nurturing) and unraveling (and dangerous) about Robby well enough that the show probably could do without his COVID flashbacks, which are a needless violation of the format. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025 That pilot, which ran 87 minutes, chronicled 24 hours inside Chicago’s County General, while The Pitt, with its real-time format (à la 24), invites you to scrub in for a full, 15-hour shift, with each episode accounting for a single hour. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025 The Broncos vaulted from ninth in the final rankings to a top-four seed and first-round bye to the quarterfinals as a result of their conference title, a format that will no doubt get adjusted. Justin Williams, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for format 
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Noun
  • The living room, with exposures on either side, highlights the home’s pinwheel layout, in which rooms radiate out from the center like spokes on a wheel.
    David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Near Kenneth Fire Samsung Updates Galaxy S24, S23, S22, S21—But S25 Will Be Different The layout of the Epomaker Galaxy 100 is 1800 ANSI U.S with a full numpad and volume knob.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • But the aircraft clearly exhibit sophisticated, cutting-edge designs.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Enmeshing bold design codes with premium quality, the collection features pricing that starts at $295 USD for vests, $375 USD for jackets and $495 USD for long coats.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • Often seen around underwater propellers, cavitation is the formation of gas bubbles in a liquid due to pressure changes.
    Forbes, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Examples of NTDs are spina bifida (incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord) or anencephaly (incomplete formation of the brain and skull).
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • The technology allows people with disabilities to evenly and accurately apply makeup through the study of how protein composition in the human body affects the skin.
    Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But the composition of these details, the totality of how the obvious or ordinary beats are strung together in each, is startling.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • The soft paint color has a spa-like effect while the beadboard brings in a subtle linear pattern and an extra layer of visual interest.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
  • At a court hearing in April, prosecutors argued Vo had already demonstrated a pattern of defiance against the court system.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • Create a two-tone look by pairing sage green walls with crisp white wainscoting, then continue the modern rustic theme with natural elements such as a wood dining table, linen chair covers, and a sisal area rug.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
  • This fresh take on dependable blue resonates with the themes of trust and finance while spanning across generations in a way that feels both safe and current.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025

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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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