CONSTELLATIONS Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

constellations

noun

plural of constellation

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 Suddenly, constellations will sharpen into view, and meteors appear far more frequently. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 What to read next SpaceX's Starship megarocket is likely to play a key role in the deployment of data center constellations. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026 There are other existing and emerging satellite constellations capable of detecting and monitoring wildfires and wildfire smoke. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 But it’s also bound to create a growing artificial ring, especially as the constellations reach tens of thousands, and then hundreds of thousands satellites. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Earth observation satellites, defense systems, communications constellations, weather platforms and remote-sensing networks are generating enormous volumes of information far from terrestrial cloud regions. — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Not a bright idea For his study, Hainaut, who has worked as an astronomer for ESO for over 30 years, set out to simulate the locations, motion, and brightness of all existing and planned satellite constellations. — Chris Young july 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026 The stadium is filled with concertgoers wearing light-up wristbands, painting constellations across the stands. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 July 2026

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Noun

Scattered throughout are 17 suites unfolding across the hillside in clusters of ancient stone farmhouses.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Not all of these clusters have been linked to the same source, however.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of clusters

Noun

An internal skunkworks was set up in California with a brief to rethink the idea of a universal EV platform from the ground up, taking into account the advances made by EV startups and clean-sheet designs both in the US but especially China.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
In 1912, the pen cases were acquired by Louis Cartier as reference pieces for his jewelry designs.

— News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Wednesday night, about 75 agencies from police to community groups, the mayor's office and district attorney's office came together for the One Downtown Task Force's public safety working session.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Armed groups, known as bandits in Nigeria, regularly carry out raids and kidnappings for ransom in the northwest and north-central parts of the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of groups

Noun

Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of layouts

Noun

Working in batches if needed, place sliders in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd).

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
An undercover officer had bought three batches of seven grams of psilocybin mushrooms and two-gram marijuana vapes from Michael Antonio Kuester between April and June.

— Julia Coin Updated July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of batches

Noun

The body of the black-and-yellow mangrove snake is uniformly black or black above and bluish below, with transverse yellow bands circling its entire length.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
Long horizontal lines and bands of glazing run from the near-vertical bow to the cascading aft decks, giving the vessel a sense of movement even at rest.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

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