Thesaurus results for LAYOUTS

layouts

noun

plural of layout

as in formations

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the decorator changed the layout of the living room three times before declaring it finished

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the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the layout of his portraits typically consists of a finely drawn subject against a roughly sketched background

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Recent Examples of layouts More complex layouts might eventually produce stronger swimming or other movements. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026 Drivers knew the back entrances, the factory layouts, and the best path to the boss of a mom-and-pop workshop. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Differences in lighting, room layouts, objects and working practices, for example, can all affect a robot’s performance. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 In compact layouts, the sink is often the largest uninterrupted stretch of counter a homeowner has, and covering it with a board effectively adds square footage without adding cabinets. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Look for stairs without secure handrails, slippery bath surfaces, high tub walls and layouts that require awkward stepping or turning. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Look for stairs without secure handrails, slippery surfaces, high tub walls and layouts that require awkward stepping or turning. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 The obstacle is that layouts change constantly, so the map has to build itself as people walk it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 McDonald’s said the restaurant modernizations include lockers to handle delivery orders, more visible coffee preparation areas to enhance quality perceptions, bigger play areas and improved kitchen layouts. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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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

Definition of formations

Noun

Commercial designs would more likely control groups of cells to reduce hardware complexity and cost.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
To help textile mills assess the impact of their headers, Fabscrap also developed a Smart Swatch Scorecard, which assigns header designs a grade, based on the number of components and the relative ease of disassembling them.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of designs

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Stream, a strategic partner for Talpa Studios, focused on creating formats for the streaming generation, has developed several other titles that are gaining traction in the market.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Renowned British scientist and broadcaster Brian Cox has struck a deal with SPT International Production’s Digital Studio that will see the pair create his formats in the digital space for the first time.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of formats

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The idea that posits that a little bit of red in a room elevates otherwise boring compositions with an unexpected jolt of energy.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Handwritten texts are often interwoven into visual compositions, further embedding her emotions, thoughts, and personal observations directly into the fabric.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of compositions

Noun

Hotels, as well as airports, are perfect places to test this technology because their electricity usage follows quite predictable patterns.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
According to a new report on eating patterns in America by market research company Circana, nearly half of US adults are actively trying to consume more protein, from bars to whey powder to chicken breasts night after night.

— Emily Laurence Sardinha, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026

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