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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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as in designs
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
As vehicles move toward higher levels of automation, interior layouts are being rethought.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Expressive Front Entrances Rather than relying on traditional lawns and symmetrical, cookie-cutter layouts, homeowners are embracing front yards that reflect their living rooms.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
These are the bad bathroom layouts keeping your space from feeling like a sanctuary, and designers are sharing how to switch things up for a much more soothing space.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Like your nosiest neighbor, furniture layouts have a knack for overstaying their welcome.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
And no columns to get in the way Decades of retrofitting the 1928 courthouse resulted in some awkward layouts for smaller courtrooms.
—Douglas Hanks
november 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
That included taller headroom, more owner-friendly layouts and improved materials.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Whether made-to-measure couches, modular sectionals, or bespoke armchairs, custom furniture gives you infinite flexibility to adapt to your taste and the constraints of your space, personal preferences, and room layouts.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layouts
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In the clip of the fake date, the agent explains Secret Service shift schedules and the formations that agents walk in when Vance is out and about.—
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Jacobs gained no yards on two first-down runs during the possession (both were RPOs from shotgun formations, which limit options in the run game but can lighten the box to enable better rushing).—
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Arizona Suede Sandal The Arizona is one of Birkenstock’s most recognizable designs for its famous cork footbed and double buckle closure—now reimagined with sheepskin-lining for cold-weather travel or a cozy staycation.—
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Among the silver items were a tripod jar and a silver goblet with remarkable designs of grape and honeysuckle.—
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Adventures by Disney will expand its portfolio with new formats and greater flexibility.—
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Cryptocurrencies have gained a lot of traction recently, and part of what’s driving that is the fact that large-scale asset managers including BlackRock have expanded options for traders to invest in them, using equity-like formats, including ETFs.—
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These regular observations will gradually take in data and aim to provide pivotal information about the strengths, compositions, and histories of these primitive cosmic bodies.—
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Inside, a lavish cocktail reception featured ice sculptures and live music by 35 musicians from the Philharmonic Orchestra of Puerto Rico, performing familiar compositions with a Latin twist.—
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Lopez often changed the familiar pop arrangements of her songs to fit a moody, zesty energy.—
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There are specific furniture pieces as well as arrangements that designers say are key to achieving this goal.—
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Aside from tying elements in a room together, rugs also allow homeowners to experiment with bolder patterns and geometries—without committing to a permanent wall treatment.—
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The researchers stressed that the findings relate to long-term eating patterns rather than occasional indulgent meals.—
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Despite the sidebars into prickly themes, the book never strays far from what its subtitle promises.—
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Now the Star Wars musical themes and motifs created by Williams that have been inseparably connected to the movies will be introduced throughout Galaxy’s Edge as well.—
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“Layouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layouts. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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