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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel
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Recent Examples of constellation
The glitzy May 16 affair — one of the festival’s most glamorous soirées — drew a constellation of stars, including Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong and Juliette Binoche, along with Cannes power players Thierry Frémaux and Iris Knobloch.
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
There’s also a bit more set-dressing, a light amount of furniture to evoke a Nordic resort, as well as a constellation of lamps that give the stage a warm orange glow in contrast to the voyeuristic blue glare through a curtain at the side of a stage (the lighting design is by Isabella Byrd).
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2025
There’s also a thirteenth, Ophiuchus, a huge constellation that the sun also passes through.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
And what of the repellent opening shot, which zooms out from the track marks on Amin’s arm to find 5-year-old Alpha using a marker to trace a constellation of sorts across his skin.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
There’s also a bit more set-dressing, a light amount of furniture to evoke a Nordic resort, as well as a constellation of lamps that give the stage a warm orange glow in contrast to the voyeuristic blue glare through a curtain at the side of a stage (the lighting design is by Isabella Byrd).
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2025
There’s also a thirteenth, Ophiuchus, a huge constellation that the sun also passes through.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
And what of the repellent opening shot, which zooms out from the track marks on Amin’s arm to find 5-year-old Alpha using a marker to trace a constellation of sorts across his skin.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
Noun
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Since then, the cry for additional testing and a review of the cancer cluster has only gotten louder.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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The star cluster that makes up Queen Berenice’s hair is made up of very young stars, about 500 million years old.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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That line will start sailing on June 17, with KMTC providing one vessel to the grouping.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
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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
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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
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The Charlotte metro area boasts a stunning array of public lakes, each with its own charm and recreational opportunities.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Founded in 2016, Plus is partnering with an array of companies that include Amazon, Bosch, DSV, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Luminar, Scania / MAN / International (formerly Navistar) of the TRATON GROUP, and Transurban.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But what separates these groups of free agents is the talent available at the top.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Each room is different and serves a different type of traveler—from single suites for couples, to two-bedroom layouts for families.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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The unlimited coworking offer with access to an open layout lounge is $199 a month.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Bib & Tucker Small Batch 6-year-old Bourbon, 46% ABV A small batch bourbon aged for 6 years, known for its smoothness and character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Last month, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Sony was no longer obligated to provide episodes to CBS, which has served for decades as the conduit, delivering batches of episodes to television stations around the country.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The band posted a tribute to Williams on their Instagram page.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The band first made a name for themselves in the mid 2000s with their 2006 album Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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