Synonyms of format

format

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌmat 

1

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

the book's format is very user-friendly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• formation
• arrangement
• setup
• configuration
• design
• conformation
• plan
• setout
• composition
• structure
• scheme
• construction
• makeup
• constitution
• build
• getup

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• design
• composition
• pattern
• theme
• arrangement
• form
• motif
• configuration
• makeup
• constellation
• ordonnance
• getup

Examples of format in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film is presented in a nonlinear format, which allowed the director and stars to cover a wider scope of time and emotions. —Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024

The roughly hour-long event followed a format similar to that of years past. —Angela Yang, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2024

For why else shutter two highly successful fashion show formats in favor of an untested runway-free jamboree of collaboration? The A$AP Rocky still for the Moncler Born Genius campaign. —Luke Leitch, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024

On that ranking, which looks at all formats that songs can be sold on—with vinyl leading the charge most of the time—The Beatles lift from No. 20 to No. 17 as their smash nears a full year on the roster. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024