constellation

noun

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce constellation (audio)
Definition of constellationnext
1
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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2
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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3
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 For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026 In another case, Ubotica says its satellite constellation delivered world firsts such as being the first spacecraft to autonomously identify a target and reorient itself to capture it. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Payloads included two satellites for the Missile Defense Agency to track hypersonic missiles and four more satellites for the Tranche 0 constellation for the Space Development Agency. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 The event that created the neutrino, named IC 210922A, appeared to occur in the direction of the Eridanus constellation, and the observatory released an alert to the astronomy community. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for constellation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
  1. cluster
  2. grouping
  3. design
  4. array
  5. group
  6. layout
  7. batch
  8. band
Noun
  • Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Where Hearing Loss and Other Health Risks Overlap A 2025 Healthy Aging Data Report analysis of 427 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island found that hearing difficulties and fall risk cluster together geographically.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • India and Japan, along with the United States and Australia, are members of the Quad, a grouping that promotes cooperation on regional security, maritime issues and defense to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.
    — Sheikh Saaliq, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of grouping
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  • The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • That design allows researchers to position the ion with greater flexibility while making weak oscillating fields easier to detect.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • The physics of the upgrade The centerpiece of the overhaul is the L1, L-Acoustics’ new flagship line array system — the first major architectural rethinking of the format since the company invented the modern line source array in 1993.
    — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both sites enlist business leaders, project managers, engineers, marketing specialists and other knowledgeable experts in a wide array of fields.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
Definition of array
Noun
  • Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of group
Noun
  • While choosing the layout, the tribe hosted listening sessions with community members and elders.
    — Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Engineers created a digital twin before construction to optimize the building layout and equipment placement.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • While Silo seasons 1 and 2 were based on Hugh Howey's first novel, Wool, the new batch of Apple TV episodes is inspired by his second book, Shift.
    — Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • Gabriella paid off most of his entourage to leave him and the band alone and is now basically his own private Joe Jackson, pressuring him to record nonstop.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • The band is forced into doing take after take in his quest to fully convey his own emotions.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of band

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