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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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lay out

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Recent Examples of layout
Noun
In addition, the nonprofit will repave the hexagonal areas surrounding the two fountains on the west and east sides of the grounds as circular shapes that are true to the layout of the original design. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025 The layout of this two-story home includes three bedrooms and one bath. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
Verb
But in his two public speeches as CEO at Intel events, he’s laid out elements of his strategy. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 May 2025 All were laid out in a four-page complaint filed Tuesday by Yolo County District Attorney’s Office prosecutors that also shed light on Davis’ juvenile criminal history. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for layout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
Noun
  • So is the idea that the SEC needs this format or compares with the Big Ten in terms of depth of quality programs.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • The project, which was offered digitally and on physical formats, includes special goodies like remixes and other recordings, as well as photos and special colored vinyl for those who wanted to own the set on wax.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • About $230,000 of that has been spent so far on planning and design, said Gary Barberio, deputy city manager for community services.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
  • In their 1995 trial, jewelry sales representative Mary Ellen Mahar testified that the brothers had come to her store just four days after the killings and spent about $15,000 on three Rolex watches.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • Ra-Ve, which had planned to use its grant to fund two concerts, will now only present one, Venkatasubramanya said.
    Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
  • Those who stayed were treated to an unexpected, magical celebration, especially the bride and groom, who had allowed the stress of wedding planning to be washed away.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • Our writers picked a few obvious candidates (anytime Lamar Jackson-Patrick Mahomes clash in any year classifies as must-see).
    Dan Pompei, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • Based on double-occupancy stateroom bookings, groups typically need to have a minimum of five to eight cabins to be classified as a group.
    Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • Good objects to display include small paintings, pottery, baskets, seashells, or a framed postcard.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
  • Like Leads and Contacts, Insightly displays Opportunities in a table by default.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • The formation of Freedom House In November 1966, former Pennsylvania Governor David Lawrence collapsed at a rally.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
  • The strategic Maharashtra Day release date holds particular significance, as the holiday commemorates the formation of the state where Shivaji’s legacy remains profoundly influential.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • The clean ingredients and thoughtful composition show that Dossier put real care into creating something special.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 May 2025
  • Ramses aims to conduct a before-and-after-flyby analysis of the asteroid and features such as its surface characteristics, composition, orbit and more.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 30 May 2025

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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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