formations

noun

plural of formation
as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized geese flying south in a V-formation

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Recent Examples of formations 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 James watched on as the manager used 5-3-2, 3-5-2 and 3-4-2-1 formations to push the club away from danger. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The researchers argue that the enormous cliff system triggered prolonged erosion that stripped away vast amounts of rock and helped expose some of North America’s oldest geological formations. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 At these deep-sea mineral formations, a rich chemical brew, warmed by volcanic activity, spills out over the ocean floor. — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 At the heart of the experience is Currents Spa, an intimate oceanfront sanctuary carved into the property's dramatic rock formations, where the sounds of crashing waves become part of the treatment. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Lee and Wicky see the game differently than Vermes, not just with formations, but requiring entirely different player profiles in some positions. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 The reservoir is renewed by subterranean streams flowing through Dwyka rock formations dated at around 280 million years old, meaning the water moves through layers that existed long before dinosaurs walked the earth. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
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  1. layouts
  2. formats
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
  • 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

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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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