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as in format
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the decorator changed the layout of the living room three times before declaring it finished
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the layout of his portraits typically consists of a finely drawn subject against a roughly sketched background
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as in to spend
to hand over or use up in payment
he laid out big bucks for a new lawnmower that runs by itself
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the transatlantic balloonists laid out a backup plan in case of an emergency
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as in to classify
to put into a particular arrangement
plants in the botanical gardens are laid out according to biogeographic region
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
for the historic celebration, the museum laid out its full collection of native artifacts
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Recent Examples of layout
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
For players like Verhulst, there’s an additional layer of insulation from the crowd, and other teams too, due to the layout of the arena.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Reuters, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Special exemptions laid out by the White House permit hiring to continue for those involved with immigration enforcement, national security, and healthcare.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The sense of space is heightened, thanks to the large windows and open layout.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
For players like Verhulst, there’s an additional layer of insulation from the crowd, and other teams too, due to the layout of the arena.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
Isaka laid out a turnaround plan in October, aiming to roughly double sales to 30 trillion yen by 2030 by expanding overseas and focusing on fresh-food offerings.
—Reuters, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Special exemptions laid out by the White House permit hiring to continue for those involved with immigration enforcement, national security, and healthcare.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
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The Hundred – United Kingdom The Hundred, which replaced the Kia Super League in 2019, introduced a revolutionary format that captured public imagination.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The record finished 2024 as the No. 2 album of the year in Australia and continues to be a strong performer across streaming and physical formats, now clocking in six non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 since its release.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
7 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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The actress already had a relationship with Burton, having worn one of her designs for Alexander McQueen to the Oscars in 2020.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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Edman spent much of the winter seemingly pegged to be the club’s everyday center fielder, with a chance to work into the infield mix occasionally.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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At the urging of scientists, especially those gathering at symposiums like the one in La Jolla, the federal government has spent millions stockpiling both the chemicals and other components needed to rapidly manufacture new vaccines and also on doses designed to match earlier strains of H5N1.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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These are all important features for anyone who plans to spend hours walking, standing, or running.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The outrageous plot follows failing impresario Max Bialystock who plans to stage a Broadway flop and collect on investors’ money.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Despite the depth and breadth of his transactions, Sweeney did not classify his work as a teardown.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Using data from nearly 10,000 herbarium specimens, scientists at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have brought attention to the conservation status of these plants, revealing that 87 species—almost half of the genus—are now classified as threatened with extinction.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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The event was inspired by the Korean pottery displayed in the museum’s Gerstner Collections Core.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Some proudly display the Israeli flag in their sanctuaries.—
Yonat Shimron,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read More: TikTok Restores Service For U.S. Users Based on Trump's Promised Executive Order During the 1970s, people-to-people exchanges sought to bridge the gap between two nations that had lacked formal diplomatic relations since the formation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1949.—
Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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During a summertime visit, guests can marvel at huge crowds of northern gannets packed onto the surface of the formation, while other potential seabird sightings span from the common murre to the black-legged kittiwake to the little auk.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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In Nyoni’s terrific compositions, special mention must be made of David Gallego’s crisply evocative cinematography: interiors and exteriors of moonlit, shadowy depth that suggest an eternal night made palatable by pockets of haunting light.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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These findings highlight an unexpected disconnection between diet and gut flora composition.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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