ARRANGEMENTS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

arrangements

noun

plural of arrangement

as in plans

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective will work out a visitation arrangement in court

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as in layouts

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf

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as in designs

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment

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as in sequences

the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another the ill-advised arrangement of works in the piano recital resulted in pieces of similar mood being played back-to-back

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Recent Examples of arrangements This megaplayful Spanish-language version has fun Latin arrangements (accordions! — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 Some young residents, still early in their careers, are turning to unconventional living arrangements, including living with elderly roommates, to keep their housing costs down. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, was expected to make separate living arrangements. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Therefore, the researchers advocate shifting battery design focus from total component volumes to precise spatial arrangements for fast-charging applications. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Their choices are coinciding with employers’ own preferences for such arrangements as well. — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Once alone, Panettiere didn’t let things go any further and left the room, ran to her cabin, and made arrangements to leave the yacht as soon as possible. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Aug. 2026 This year's telecast will also bring new song premieres, television debuts, symphonic arrangements, and collaborations that cross genres throughout the night. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Critics argue such arrangements force consumers to pay for surplus electricity, although Manga said such guarantees were necessary to secure financing for capital-intensive projects. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noun

In December, Australia became the first country to ban social media for kids under 16, and countries including Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, Turkey and Indonesia have since enacted or approved similar plans.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Several Kansas City community leaders are calling for residents to have a meaningful role in selecting the city’s next police chief, weeks after Stacey Graves announced plans to retire next year.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of plans

Noun

Azalea Group Palmares' flagship apartments provide a variety of layouts to suit various group sizes for those looking for more room and seclusion.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of layouts

Noun

Katy Rudd is set to direct with set and costume designs by Tony-winning Rob Howell (Matilda the Musical) and choreography from Ellen Kane.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
As a result, developers and builders are the ones who have to make sure their designs comply.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of designs

Noun

That might also explain the movie’s attempts to supercharge its few action sequences, as if the filmmakers realized belatedly that a sad book without much incident wasn’t exactly prime summer studio release fodder.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
The genetic code is what life everywhere uses to convert the information contained in DNA into specific protein sequences.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sequences

Noun

Roughly 30% of the ballots cast in the 2024 general election were submitted by mail, and Democrats have increasingly pursued vote-by-mail strategies, in contrast with Republicans.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The program for children at risk of violence provided mentorship, summer camps, job training, and nonpolice strategies such as neighborhood beautification projects and community center programs.

— Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of strategies

Noun

These geologic formations are situated in lakes or rivers, but only become visible if water levels drop too low.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Snorkelers and divers can swim past underwater kelp forests, awe-inspiring volcanic formations, and rocky reefs.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of formations

Noun

But the likely fake accounts potentially set up a legal quagmire for Temu, as European law bars the use of misleading formats for advertising.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Building on the spirit of the inaugural edition, this year’s chapter introduces new voices and evolving formats while remaining grounded in the festival’s—and Patina’s—core values.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of formats

Noun

This simulated fast charging across various electrode thicknesses, porosities, and binder distributions to map lithium-ion movement, pinpoint lithium plating, and isolate structural stress.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
Berkshire, Apple and ExxonMobil are pursuing different strategies, optionality and opportunistic investment, capital returns, and a combination of reinvestment and shareholder distributions but each illustrates the same principle.

— Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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