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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel
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Recent Examples of constellation
Currently there’s limited international cooperation in regulation of satellite constellations.
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Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Midnight is typically the best time to see them, because the Taurus constellation is high in the sky at the time, Cooke said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Along with the winter constellations Jupiter and Mars are on the rise!
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Above the planet will be bright star Vega in the constellation Lyra.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Midnight is typically the best time to see them, because the Taurus constellation is high in the sky at the time, Cooke said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Along with the winter constellations Jupiter and Mars are on the rise!
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Above the planet will be bright star Vega in the constellation Lyra.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Ever since, a pandemic of lookalike competitions has swept the globe, prompting clusters of men with the vaguest resemblances to our favorite celebrities to gather in parks all over.Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Its infrared sensors were able to peer past large clouds of dust and gas to capture a grand spectacle of creation, a cluster of blue stars erupting into being.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In his letter, Rio said he had been informed about the auction by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), a grouping of organizations that works to reconcile different Naga political groups, some of which have engaged in armed struggle for independence from India in recent decades.Jack Guy, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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More than 225 people have since moved into apartments located inside a tight grouping of white stucco buildings that might be described as Santorini lite, with trendy balconies, spacious courtyards, and inviting patios shaded by trees.Andrew Zaleski, Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2024
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They’re built to withstand outdoor elements like rain, snow, and wind without faltering, and hold up well in storage thanks to their dustproof and corrosion-resistant design.Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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What to consider when buying the best Arduino starter kits Arduino is an open-source hardware and software platform, which means anyone can copy the designs to produce an Arduino starter kit.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Defensive coordinator Robert Livingston’s unit had an array of stars on Saturday.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Tropical Storm Rafael spaghetti models Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Just extending the expiring tax cuts would drive up deficits by $4.6 trillion over 10 years, and all of Trump’s campaign plans would add much as $7.75 trillion, according to estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some groups also observed that the residents were getting a superior reward by using their methods.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The layout of this single-story home includes three bedrooms and three baths.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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That location disappointed many attendees due to its cramped layout, prompting AFM to reassess what venue would best serve its future.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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The California Department of Public Health warned consumers not to drink the raw milk and asked retailers to remove the affected batch from their shelves.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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The latest batch of Walmart's 2024 Black Friday deals is bursting with rollbacks.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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This will also be the band’s first Bay Area show without vocalist Chester Bennington, who died in 2017.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the gel on the inside of the band did pull on my hair uncomfortably.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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