as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the novel's intricate ordonnance might not be apparent to the casual reader

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Noun
  • The format pits betrayal against detection in an ultimate mind game.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
  • So is the idea that the SEC needs this format or compares with the Big Ten in terms of depth of quality programs.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Its design was based on the Japanese Nori shoe, which was made from straw.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • Included in that selection is the Lark Manor Geometric Tiled Doormat, which has a half-circle design and sits flush along the doorframe.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • The clean ingredients and thoughtful composition show that Dossier put real care into creating something special.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 May 2025
  • Ramses aims to conduct a before-and-after-flyby analysis of the asteroid and features such as its surface characteristics, composition, orbit and more.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The high-shine finish is both durable and reflective, bringing a bit of glow to this galley layout.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
  • Units range from one to four bedrooms with layouts spanning 700 square feet to 3,300 square feet.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • According to an exclusive report from The Athletic, France scrapped the deal after our reporters started asking around about the arrangement, which would present pretty obvious ethical hurdles.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • There is also a distinct possibility the case settles before a trial, assuming the church, its insurance companies and Holmes can identify an acceptable arrangement.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Channel her look with this tote bag from Amazon, which comes in 22 colors and patterns and has amassed hundreds of five-star ratings.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 May 2025
  • In our analysis of foreign health care systems, my colleagues and I found that in country after country a persistent pattern emerged: over-provision to the healthy and under-provision to the sick.
    John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Throughout their testimonies on Friday, there were common themes: The abuse was so traumatizing that those who are married haven’t shared what happened with their wives and pray their children will never learn the truth.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
  • In addition, the other theme of this article holds true: think differently than the competition.
    Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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