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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
a small business computer system in its simplest configuration
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat
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Recent Examples of configuration
Finally, at 3:36 p.m. ET, Microsoft said in another X post that its configuration change had reached all users, bringing the outage to a conclusion.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Its executive configuration will accommodate nine to 12 passengers, with a forward lavatory and galley.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
With an eight-member live band and DJ Mathematics behind them, the group played mix-and-match, taking the stage in various lineup configurations and occasionally swelling to 10 strong.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Wi-Fi 6 routers are available in single-, dual- and tri-band configurations.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Its executive configuration will accommodate nine to 12 passengers, with a forward lavatory and galley.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
With an eight-member live band and DJ Mathematics behind them, the group played mix-and-match, taking the stage in various lineup configurations and occasionally swelling to 10 strong.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Wi-Fi 6 routers are available in single-, dual- and tri-band configurations.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for configuration
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The project helped people in the industry see the potential for constructing larger structures in wood, which can be perceived as being difficult because of the rules around fire risk.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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And there’s still no stadium site and no stadium financing structure.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The Commons, a 12-hole design by Jim Craig will be the sixth layout at Sand Valley.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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There will be several large, working layouts on display for children.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Musetti wore a white, leather Bottega Veneta jacket with a woven leather design.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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But archaeologists recovered shattered doll fragments and beautiful China decorated with pink floral designs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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When selecting a sprinkler, look for one with a coverage pattern that most closely matches the area to be irrigated (the shape and size of the space the sprinkler covers should be listed on the package).—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Wreath in shape of football jerseys are displayed at the entrance of the cemetery after the funeral ceremony of Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Gondomar, on the outskirts of Porto, on July 5, 2025.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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But there’s no framework for any kind of parallel discussion about the fears or the safety of Muslim New Yorkers.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Trump has so far announced just one official agreement with the United Kingdom as well as frameworks for deals with China and Vietnam.—
Steff Danielle Thomas,
The Hill,
12 July 2025
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Utah claims three top parks, including Bryce Canyon (No. 21) and Arches National Parks (No. 24), with their stunning geological formations.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Directed by Chris Smith, Devo tracks the formation, rise, creative evolution, and cultural impact of the post-punk/New Wave/geek rock greats.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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The 80,000 bitcoin are now in new wallets using a modern address format, something that could have been done to prevent against future quantum computing attacks.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The format of the attraction has varied over the years.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Though disparate impact theory is well-established by the law, Kim said, President Donald Trump has made clear his hostility for this form of discrimination by seeking to eliminate it through an executive order in April.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Here’s what these intense forms of love reveal about us.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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