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as in format
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the decorator changed the layout of the living room three times before declaring it finished
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the layout of his portraits typically consists of a finely drawn subject against a roughly sketched background
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as in to spend
to hand over or use up in payment
he laid out big bucks for a new lawnmower that runs by itself
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the transatlantic balloonists laid out a backup plan in case of an emergency
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as in to classify
to put into a particular arrangement
plants in the botanical gardens are laid out according to biogeographic region
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
for the historic celebration, the museum laid out its full collection of native artifacts
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Recent Examples of layout
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
Generic 20ft Prefabricated Expandable House $16,999 at Amazon With nearly 400 square feet of space, this tiny house features a smart layout that makes use of every inch.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
María Noval-Quílez, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2025
The sanctions laid out in these orders, moreover, are extraordinary.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Photo : Icon 4x4 Icon’s EV Bronco features a novel layout, where a single 500 hp electric motor is mounted longitudinally at the center of the frame, then solid front and rear axles are fed via CV joints rather than more traditional U-joints.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
Generic 20ft Prefabricated Expandable House $16,999 at Amazon With nearly 400 square feet of space, this tiny house features a smart layout that makes use of every inch.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Trending Video How an Architect Fit 7 Floors into His 645-Square-Foot Tokyo Home
The long house is laid out almost like a large fluid space with all the different areas connected to each other except for the bedroom and part of the bathroom.
—María Noval-Quílez, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2025
The sanctions laid out in these orders, moreover, are extraordinary.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
Noun
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The adaptation into a TV format is visually impressive in its set-up.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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The 12-28mm is physically compatible with full-frame cameras but doesn't cast an image circle that's big enough to cover the larger sensor format.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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But a fourth model in a platinum case—limited to just 200 examples—offers a slanted take on the 1928 design: Its hours window sits at 10 o’clock, and its minutes window is at 6 o’clock.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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But Berzin said that the design will incorporate a layer of lithium that will form tritium when bombarded by neutrons from the stellarator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tabor and Kummer spend many all-nighters analyzing and comparing vessels, ideas, designers, and shipyards.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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As their name suggests, these tortoises spend most of their time in large burrows that are usually 15 feet long and 6.5 feet deep.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The original start date was planned earlier, and the season would have been much easier to work in.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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To add insult to injury, the NCAA does not plan on paying the full amount in cash.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The county classified fewer than 25,000 homes as attainable in 2024 — compared to nearly 100,000 in 2018.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the rating agencies and regulators classify Bit Bonds as risk-free or near risk-free because the principal is sovereign-backed, these institutions might be able to deploy significant capital into them.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The reporter noted that a framed photo of Prince Harry, 40, with his late mother, Princess Diana, was displayed nearby.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The new portable console features a 7.9 inch LCD screen that displays in 1080p.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Parents need to evaluate how their child's name will affect their identity formation and relationship with both parents while also considering potential challenges like name changes.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Tau tangles typically form years after the formation of another protein called amyloid, which creates plaques in the brain and is one of the first hallmarks of Alzheimer’s.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The ratio of member composition of the acts entered in MAJ is highest for groups (37%), followed by bands (27%) and solo artists (26%).—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
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The use of ostrich and alligator leather straps in muted grey tones helps ground the otherwise eye-catching compositions.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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