Synonyms of formations

formations

noun

plural of formation

as in layouts

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

geese flying south in a V-formation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layouts
• formats
• arrangements
• configurations
• setups
• conformations
• designs
• structures
• plans
• compositions
• setouts
• schemes
• constructions
• constitutions
• builds
• makeups
• getups

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formations

Riot formations that are teleologically designed for making arrests also play with predictions. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

This is important because, from late 2025 into early 2026, three other bullish formations failed to produce any meaningful upside follow-through. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Lunar rocks and volcanic formations have been dated this way. — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026

Today, scientists believe these subterranean formations could offer a reliable solution to the clean energy transition’s biggest storage challenge. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Known as the Gaspésie Tour, the 550-mile route passes by national and regional parks, idyllic viewpoints, legendary geological formations, and waters often populated by whales. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Unusual formations in Mars' Arabia Terra region reveal the Red Planet's climate history. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

After setting sail, the boat zigzags between tropical islands covered in coconut palms and Jenga-like rock formations. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Iamaleava looked poised in the pocket, going through multiple reads and hitting pass catchers across the field in an array of spots and formations. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026