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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the book's format is very user-friendly
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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Recent Examples of format
Dougie Corrado has a unique format and is hungry for the next chapter.
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
From the start, our director and fellow SCAD alumni Leslie Merlin and I shared a vision to go beyond a typical Q&A format.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
Well ballad was proof that there are still few mainstream country singers more compelling in a solo-acoustic format.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
More news: Chicago Sky Rookie Angel Reese Has Blunt Take on WNBA Salary
The Unrivaled Basketball League was created by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart and features all female basketball players who will take one another in a three-on-three format.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
From the start, our director and fellow SCAD alumni Leslie Merlin and I shared a vision to go beyond a typical Q&A format.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
Well ballad was proof that there are still few mainstream country singers more compelling in a solo-acoustic format.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
More news: Chicago Sky Rookie Angel Reese Has Blunt Take on WNBA Salary
The Unrivaled Basketball League was created by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart and features all female basketball players who will take one another in a three-on-three format.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 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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Same layout a few floors up is listed for nearly $50,000 more.Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 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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With a unique design and vibration, this skincare essential will offer a refreshing and rejuvenating experience to your skin.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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That’s at odds with hypotheses that attribute the formation of the Great Unconformity to large-scale erosion by Snowball Earth ice sheets themselves.Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company reported formation and operating costs of $550,635 for the quarter, with trust interest income of $486,747 and a gain of $288,000 from the change in fair value of warrants.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Mainardi is known for her clean and contemporary compositions with a strong focus on textural, ultra-luxe materials sourced primarily in Italy, and her goal was to bring in elements from previous projects but combine them with distinctive elements of a classic Swiss chalet.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Virgin advocates for tools like DEXA scans, which provide a comprehensive look at body composition, including muscle mass, visceral fat and bone density.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2024
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Specifically, girls may have more neuroplasticity, which is defined as the brain’s ability to recognize new movements and patterns.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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And yet a striking pattern suggests that Trump 2.0 does represent a historic turning point on the scale that Musk and Dugin imagine.Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Pointing finger | Climate legacy | Bad messengers All three Letters to the Editor on Nov. 13 have the common theme of providing explanations for why Donald Trump was elected — other than pointing out that the American people simply preferred him to the alternative.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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These prerogatives are a core feature of the United States, and because the states must coexist with a large federal government with formidable powers of its own, conflict over state authority has long been a major theme in U.S. history.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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