ordonnances

noun

Definition of ordonnancesnext
plural of ordonnance
as in formats
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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  1. formats
  2. layouts
  3. compositions
  4. arrangements
  5. themes
  6. motifs
Noun
  • Data collected from multiple sources often has mismatched formats or conflicting entries.
    Max (Chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The holiday set was recently released on physical formats, and fans of the singer—both old and new—clearly rushed to pick up a copy.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of formats
Noun
  • Cabin layouts also vary—some are much more suited to mobility needs than others.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, concierge staff should know flight statuses, airport layouts and alternative routes in case of disruptions.
    Pascal Bélanger, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • The clays chosen had mineralogical compositions similar to those found in historical LE samples.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • And the only thing that’s deliberately stylized is the fairy-tale compositions.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of compositions
Noun
  • Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of arrangements
Noun
  • These themes complement the primary Christian story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • YouTube Kapadia's skill in drawing out these themes has been widely acclaimed.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of themes
Noun
  • The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Pelly writes of some artists, in search of viral fame, who surreptitiously use social media to effectively beta test melodies and motifs, basically putting together songs via crowdsourcing.
    Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of motifs
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