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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel
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Recent Examples of constellation
Her works, often multimedia projects incorporating oral and participatory research, are the result of a deep investment in local feminist movements and her commitment to shedding light on women’s inner lives as embedded within family, work, and artistic constellations.
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Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Paramount at Le Grand Contrôle is the culinary experience, helmed by Ducasse, the only chef to tally 21 Michelin stars across his constellation of establishments around the world.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Mercury will be in the constellation Aquarius, near the sun and just above the western horizon.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, constellation patterns across the ceiling and floor subtly link the terminal to the starry sky above, creating a sense of movement and grandeur.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Paramount at Le Grand Contrôle is the culinary experience, helmed by Ducasse, the only chef to tally 21 Michelin stars across his constellation of establishments around the world.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Mercury will be in the constellation Aquarius, near the sun and just above the western horizon.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, constellation patterns across the ceiling and floor subtly link the terminal to the starry sky above, creating a sense of movement and grandeur.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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But a cluster of countries — a cluster of liberal democracies, confident in their values and armed to the teeth — could make a significant contribution.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
3 Mar. 2025
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By calculating the positions of nearby stellar clusters through time, the researchers identified two main suspects that could have housed the supernova progenitor.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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Another wavelength grouping is thought to come from higher in the atmosphere and patchy clouds of silicates.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Incompatible vegetable groupings can stunt growth, invite pests and diseases, and negatively impact flavor.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Rooftop is a vibe day or night with live music and views of the ocean, but dusk is when the hotel team's attention to design details really shine.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Thai design traditionally focuses on creating spaces that feel balanced, harmonious, and deeply connected to nature.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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If this propellant production complex depended solely on solar arrays, Zubrin says, the light-collecting panels would stretch out to cover 60,000 square meters, and would weigh about 240 metric tons, which alone would require three Starship launches to transport them to Mars.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The gloomy earnings outlook comes after a wide array of other retailers gave weak forecasts for the current quarter or the year ahead amid concerns about sliding consumer confidence and the impact tariffs and inflation could have on spending.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The groups challenging the firings in court say that was a lie, and Judge Alsup appeared inclined to agree during a court hearing last month.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Before launching an influential solo career, Wheesung made his industry debut in 1999 as a member of the four-piece group A4.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: There's a new track layout this year, which will shorten COTA's 3.41-mile circuit.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Prepare for emergencies and common issues: Have a backup plan for emergencies and familiarize yourself with the festival layout and the locations of emergency services.—
Joan Pabón,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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In Sacramento, a new batch of state lawmakers, elected partly by mad-as-hell voters and unscarred by past legislative battles over permitting changes, may be newly receptive to making big changes too.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Well, this hard cider kit is easy to use and makes three batches of tart, dry cider.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a Nazi villain, a band director from hell and even a Joker.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lisa narrowly manages to best rock band Architects.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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