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as in clusters
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 groupings
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 designs
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 constellations
And as satellite constellations and general spacecraft operations continue to become more common, the risk of deorbiting space debris will only go up.
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Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
As per a Reuters report, the number of spacecraft circling Earth has risen sharply in recent years as companies and governments race to deploy large satellite constellations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Need help finding stars, planets and constellations?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Current satellite constellations, like Starlink, are roughly 120 km apart, by some estimates.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 28 Dec. 2024
Here sky gazers can see the Milky Way; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn (all without a telescope); various constellations and, in the winter, the northern lights.
—Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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Inside, the last clusters of conversation continued over champagne and the remnants of that improbable charcuterie spread.—
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The advisory described clusters of poisoning cases around Monterey and the San Francisco Bay Area.—
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The goal is cohesion, and using materials, shapes, and plant groupings that feel intentional—from the curb all the way to the front door.—
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
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The simplicity of the marks is echoed in the Godna collection, whose designs feature articulated ribs of high-polish 18-karat yellow gold lined with pavé diamonds and holding larger diamonds.—
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But what's really cool is how the movie brings those story lines together in a narrative filled with intriguing twists, gnarly kills, heroic sacrifices and a slew of nifty new Predator designs.—
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The facility will include arrays of solar panels that will generate capacity of 90 megawatts of alternate current and 127 megawatts of direct current electricity.—
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The company is known for building large arrays, and this one is no different.—
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
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In other locations, particularly in southeastern Iran, rights groups said security forces fired directly at protesters in Zahedan after prayers, wounding several people.—
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As vehicles move toward higher levels of automation, interior layouts are being rethought.—
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
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Working in batches if needed, arrange pickles in a single layer in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd).—
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The contractors would be given batches of 50,000 names at a time, and are expected to provide photos of homes and workplaces, according to federal contracting data.—
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The headliners will be joined by K-pop group Katseye; rock bands like Pierce the Veil, Geese, and Wet Leg; R&B stars Mariah the Scientist, Blood Orange, and Ravyn Lenae; and indie-pop faves Japanese Breakfast, King Princess, Audrey Hobert, and Rachel Chinouriri.—
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Its bra sizes range from 30–46 in bands and A–H in cups (up to 46DDD/42H), while loungewear, sleepwear, sportswear and underwear range from XS–4XL.—
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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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