1
as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
a small business computer system in its simplest configuration
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat
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Recent Examples of configuration
Club officials’ evaluation of KC’s defensive configuration figures to continue well into the regular season.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
The gross margin percentage increased to 58% from 54% due to higher margin packaging configurations.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
In fact, the app itself recommends performing the initial configuration with your child present.
—PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
There’s a playful and almost promiscuous energy to the way Koepp keeps pairing his characters off, in new and surprising configurations, and the actors all rise to the challenge with astonishing dexterity.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
The gross margin percentage increased to 58% from 54% due to higher margin packaging configurations.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
In fact, the app itself recommends performing the initial configuration with your child present.
—PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
There’s a playful and almost promiscuous energy to the way Koepp keeps pairing his characters off, in new and surprising configurations, and the actors all rise to the challenge with astonishing dexterity.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for configuration
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Seen from above, the structure is almost shaped like a drinking straw, with a straight section followed by a curved corner.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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While fostering innovation and autonomy, Zoho must also prioritize robust governance and strategic alignment alongside the company’s decentralized structure to ensure cohesive execution across such a diverse portfolio.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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While taking your room’s layout and square footage into account, don't be afraid to think outside the box: how can your sitting room function for you?—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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That perspective extended from the interiors to the layout.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Dedicate a day of your visit to exploring the incredible buildings here, like the creole cottages that blend Caribbean and French Canadian design.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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Disciplines include but are not limited to musical creation or performance, theater, dance, choreography, writing, design, film, television, radio and broadcasting, visual art, multimedia, writing, technology/innovation, architecture and design.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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By some key measures, the economy remains in solid shape, however.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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And whatever time that isn’t occupied by her family and nonmusical interests — such as her cannabis strain collaboration with brand Cookies called That Badu — goes toward keeping herself in the best mental, emotional and physical shape possible and making sure she’s set for the future.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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The first is building the NYC Affordability Fund: This fund, operating within the ETI framework of our pension system, will strategically invest in affordable housing projects across our five boroughs — improving existing units and constructing new ones.—
Mark Levine,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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What’s been your experience in applying this framework to your own life and work?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our solar system may be much larger than thought — What cosmic object 'Arrokoth' can tell us about our solar system's formation — Could an 'Earth-like' planet be hiding in our solar system's outer reaches?—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Combined with their latest findings, researchers are better understanding the progression from a baby’s earlier statistical learning formations to the development of episodic memories.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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Where most password managers include an option for exporting to CSV, F-Secure exports to a proprietary file format that’s only easily processed by another instance of F-Secure.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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Musical series are rare in Spain, especially with such an ambitious format.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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This is a master working in top form from start to finish to create a film that’s been much-imitated but never topped.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other questions abound and after soliciting questions, readers responded by submitting hundreds of inquiries via the Bee’s call-out form and through email.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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