formats

noun

plural of format
1
as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the book's format is very user-friendly

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2
as in designs
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 formats Rapid and blitz — faster, more intense forms of chess — were Naroditsky’s favorite formats. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 Given the complex nature of consoles and constantly changing formats, preservation is already a massive challenge. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 1 July 2026 Antenna is planning a late-August theatrical release, and will put the film out in physical media formats after its theatrical opening. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 July 2026 These formats have also widened the range of stories being told, giving a new generation of history fans the opportunity to discover and share stories about people and events long left out of traditional narratives. — Paul Buccieri, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Interactive entertainment formats rely on audience participation happening in sync with the stream itself. — Chris Allen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The organization has since worked to better align the international promotion of French films, series, animation, documentaries and audiovisual programs at a time when boundaries between formats and platforms continue to blur. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026 As convenience store formats encroach on grocery and superstore territory in both size and assortment, chains need to consider how to maximize their popularity without creating excessive additional competition. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The Japanese entertainment and technology company said new PlayStation titles released starting in January 2028 will be sold through the PlayStation Store and by retailers in digital formats only. — Anzar Mehraj, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formats
  1. layouts
  2. designs
  3. formations
  4. compositions
  5. patterns
  6. themes
Noun
  • Type a topic into the input field, and the platform spins up a structured presentation with smart layouts, professional copy, and visuals across every slide.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
  • Beyond dining and bed layouts , the rear lounge also folds out of the way entirely.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • The celebration included dual Zac Posen custom designs – DeGeneres in a cream vest and slacks, de Rossi in a tuxedo halter top and baby pink tulle skirt – plus an all-vegan menu, and it was officiated by self-help author and friend Wayne Dyer.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Its designs are worn by on-court officials, lines judges and ball boys and girls, embedding the brand directly into the tournament’s visual language.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of designs
Noun
  • But the star of the evening was a brand-new drone show accompanying the fireworks, with 500 colorful drones lighting up in intricate formations.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • Punctuating the fairly flat state, the Badlands contain rock formations that have resulted from millions of years of deposition and hundreds of thousands of years of erosion.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of formations
Noun
  • That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
    — Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • Langley has seen a total of a dozen compositions land on the roster, eight of which have climbed into the top 10.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of compositions
Noun
  • Mann and his colleagues have shown an uptick in the frequency of such stuck jet stream patterns, known as planetary resonance events, in recent decades.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Therapy often focuses on breathing habits, oral resting posture, tongue and lip function, and the development of healthy patterns that can be integrated into everyday life.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 June 2026
Definition of patterns
Noun
  • There are eight collections to consider, and, if six prints are too many for your bathroom, Haus and Hues offers a set of three with similar themes.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • But no one owns themes, fortunately for Swift, especially, but for everyone else too.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 July 2026
Definition of themes

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