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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the book's format is very user-friendly
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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Recent Examples of format
Both teams are poised to try and get back to the championship round which will now be a best-of-7 format for the first time this year.
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Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
According to reports, the Sky Max Now series will be produced by Lorne Michaels’s Broadway Video and feature the same rotating host and musical-guest format as the American original.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Content concealed through steganography is sometimes encrypted before being hidden within another file format.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The movie also gets a boost in grosses from Imax and other premium-large format auditoriums.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 3 May 2025
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Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
According to reports, the Sky Max Now series will be produced by Lorne Michaels’s Broadway Video and feature the same rotating host and musical-guest format as the American original.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Content concealed through steganography is sometimes encrypted before being hidden within another file format.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The movie also gets a boost in grosses from Imax and other premium-large format auditoriums.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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Inside, the open concept layout of the Airbnb makes the space feel delightfully airy and breezy.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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The reveal was accompanied by a video showing the facility's layout and weaponry.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The cake pop features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolatey icing and finished with a summer strawberry design.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The buttons are eye-catching and polished, and the sleeveless design offers plenty of airflow to your arms.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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China did not ignore the formation of the I2U2 bloc in Middle Eastern geoeconomics.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Hockney participated in the composition of each sequence and the layout of each space.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The Actual Portfolio: This refers to the current composition of the investment holdings.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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This dynamic highlights a recurring pattern: AI implementation often begins as a top-down initiative.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Board Banana: Green and yellow foliage on the 24-ounce cold cup in FARM Rio’s existing Board Banana pattern with a banana straw topper.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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But if there were random scripts through three games — all high-scoring affairs with one-off themes — Sunday night took the Panthers back to their roots.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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All these themes had been in my head for a long time.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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