ordonnance

noun

ˌȯr-də-ˈnäⁿs How to pronounce ordonnance (audio)
Definition of ordonnancenext
as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the novel's intricate ordonnance might not be apparent to the casual reader

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  1. format
  2. design
  3. composition
  4. layout
  5. arrangement
  6. pattern
  7. theme
Noun
  • The tournament will use a double-elimination format until the semifinals.
    Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The juice in question here is the brand’s Digestive Juice, bitters in a spray bottle format that can support digestion both before and after meals with 6–10 sprays.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of format
Noun
  • 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
  • Talking about getting into the part of Morrible, Elphaba’s magic instructor at the college of Shiz, Yeoh said the part that helped her the most was the costume design by Paul Tazewell and the wigs from Frances Hannon.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of design
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of composition
Noun
  • The layout of this single-story home includes three bedrooms and three baths.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of layout
Noun
  • While noting that many Arizona cities have drastically reduced their per capita water demand, Goddard argued that cities will eventually need to find water-sharing arrangements with farms so that cities can pay farmers to use their water in dry times.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • These findings were reiterated more than four times, RTW’s motion notes, adding that in a separate filing in September, Masimo confirmed that neither Kiani nor any other director had made arrangements with a third-party investor regarding trading or voting shares.
    Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of arrangement
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of pattern
Noun
  • 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
  • Against that backdrop, the bank compiled a list of stocks with little exposure to election themes.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of theme
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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