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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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With over 20 years of experience in TV and Film, including two BAFTA-winning arts series with Grayson Perry for Channel 4 and prime-time factual programs for BBC, ITV and Sky Arts, Riddell is currently head of new formats for The Financial Times.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Sport Fishing Championship Selects DLA Piper as League Governance Advisor
Sport Fishing Championship has selected global law firm DLA Piper to serve as legal advisor on the launch of its new 16-team league professional format.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: PRA's report does bring awareness to how patients should be able to shop around for the best deal on medical procedures and see those prices online in an accessible and searchable format, per the rule.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Prime Video Germany launched a version of the format, which is distributed by Endemol Shine Poland parent Banijay, earlier this year.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Sport Fishing Championship Selects DLA Piper as League Governance Advisor
Sport Fishing Championship has selected global law firm DLA Piper to serve as legal advisor on the launch of its new 16-team league professional format.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: PRA's report does bring awareness to how patients should be able to shop around for the best deal on medical procedures and see those prices online in an accessible and searchable format, per the rule.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Prime Video Germany launched a version of the format, which is distributed by Endemol Shine Poland parent Banijay, earlier this year.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Google: The tech giant used eye-tracking and EEG studies to optimize its search engine results page (SERP), ensuring the layout and design aligned with user attention patterns.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The layout is also designed to emphasize seamless indoor-outdoor living, with over 1,000 sq. ft. of south– and east-facing terraces to enjoy the natural surroundings.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Much of the design upgrade will be down to a new modem, designed in-house, a new report claims.David Phelan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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That fundraiser will also be the kickoff of a series of author and artist interviews, featuring authors who will be part of our 2025 Author Event Series featuring LGBTQIA+ authors, and artists who will be creating exclusive designs for Wolfe & Kron Books to license.American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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The machine is called El Capitan, after the massive granite rock formation in Yosemite National Park.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Those created in 2024 have 90 calendar days from their effective date of formation or registration to file; those created in 2025 or later have 30 days.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Astronomers are now able to take inventory of these atoms and molecules and compare their compositions both from planet to planet as well as to their parent stars.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The program will consist primarily of sacred compositions by Benjamin Britten, Antonio Vivaldi, Edwin Fissinger and Caroline Shaw, in contemporary arrangements with lyrics in French, Latin, German and English.Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here's a step-by-step overview of what to expect: Initial Consultation: This is done either online or in person and assesses your hair loss pattern, scalp condition, and treatment goals.William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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These work by applying machine learning algorithms that can detect patterns or visual indicators that would be missed by the naked eye but show up clearly in a digital analysis of the source data.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The focal themes of her artwork are culture, folklore, mental health, education, unity, love and social justice.Bakr Muhammad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Inside the theater, which was built in 1927 and has a gothic vibe of its own, Katya and Yang posted Instagram Stories of themselves with a black-and-white filter, continuing the 1922 theme.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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