Definition of ordonnancenext
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
  • To earn their at-large bid, the Trojans made a run at the Sun Belt tournament title, beating in-state rival South Alabama twice in the double-elimination format to reach the semifinals.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
  • Heated Rivalry streamer Crave has picked up the format for French Canada and will make a bumper 10 x 60-minute version of the show that sees celebrities push giant balls across various terrains.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Loved the quirky design features, like the aluminum rocking chair at the work desk, which added unexpected personality to the room.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • The composition of this fingerprint is different from the mixture of chemicals someone was initially exposed to, as some PFAS accumulate in blood to a greater extent than others.
    Carrie McDonough, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
  • From 1976 through 2008, the GPI was low and stable, averaging 13, but the composition shifted markedly over time.
    Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
  • The marketing highlights a single-story layout and a compound-like feel.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • This arrangement makes simultaneous breathing and swallowing possible and renders the airway relatively collapse-resistant.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • The arrangement also allegedly involved the items being made available by CSA for sale to interested purchasers.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
  • Original details like fireplaces rub shoulders with custom carpets in graphic patterns.
    Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • But my belief is that this is the mighty theme contemporary fiction has largely overlooked.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • Based on six modalities, spa, holistic health, fitness, physiotherapy, aesthetic beauty and nutrition – and offering almost 200 different sessions and treatments – the 15 retreat themes include a new one, Ageing Well.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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