arrangement

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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf

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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment

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Recent Examples of arrangement Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025 But her boyfriend wasn't happy with that arrangement, either. Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 May 2025 To preview upcoming album A Matter of Time, the rising singer-composer lets her frustration simmer above sighing harmonies and ornate string arrangements, producing a beautifully mad opening shot. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 May 2025 But that arrangement has been costly and inconvenient. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for arrangement
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Noun
  • But Andrea Jenkins, who represents the area and supports the city's plan, said residents around the square want vehicle traffic.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 25 May 2025
  • His evil plan is to conquer the microchip market by creating earthquakes and floods that will destroy most of the San Francisco Bay area.
    EW.com, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • The high-shine finish is both durable and reflective, bringing a bit of glow to this galley layout.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
  • The unlimited coworking offer with access to an open layout lounge is $199 a month.
    Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • The experience of working with elite football clubs exposed Bord to inefficiencies, and the absence of sophisticated algorithms that his company designs.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
  • The only thing to keep in mind is that, because of their sleek design, the shoe may seem narrow for those with wide feet.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • So there was an overall analog approach to the fight sequences, the set builds, the cinematography and the color palette.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
  • The child starts to recognize quantities, sequences, and patterns.
    Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Amy Cameron – an executive, writer and producer – and Tassie Cameron, a showrunner and executive producer – founded Cameron Pictures and manage it alongside executive producer Alex Patrick, who leads on strategy and business and legal affairs.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 May 2025
  • What happens next? Kennedy has stated that a follow-up report outlining a strategy and potential policy reforms for addressing childhood chronic illness will be released in mid-August 2025.
    Paul Dawson, The Conversation, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • The 24-year-old defender joined the club from Sevilla in 2020, shortly after the formation of Madrid’s women’s team.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • The strategic Maharashtra Day release date holds particular significance, as the holiday commemorates the formation of the state where Shivaji’s legacy remains profoundly influential.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • The clean ingredients and thoughtful composition show that Dossier put real care into creating something special.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 May 2025
  • Ramses aims to conduct a before-and-after-flyby analysis of the asteroid and features such as its surface characteristics, composition, orbit and more.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Some of our recommendations included: Reimagining central power distribution such as placement, resiliency to direct and secondary hazards, distributed generation and battery redundancy.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • On June 3, 2020, a grand jury returned an indictment charging Aguilar-Linares and nine others with narcotics distribution and money laundering offenses.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025

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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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