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formation

noun

fȯr-ˈmā-shən

Definition of formation

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized geese flying south in a V-formation

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Recent Examples of formation The biggest talking point is the formation Daniel Farke ultimately chooses to use. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Maye then hit Brown on a slant route from an empty formation that generated a cushy matchup for him versus linebacker Christian Elliss. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026 An overabundance of the SORLA protein protected against a number of biological processes linked to the formation of tau tangles and progression of neurodegeneration. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 In between, retreating to an expansive suite with panoramic Aegean views, seemingly carved into the island’s eroded rock formations, can feel like its own kind of thrill. — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for formation

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But finishing first and second in the model’s inaugural appearance confirmed the engineering brilliance of the 250 P’s mid-engine layout.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
The converted building with its red brick facade is favored for its large windows, multi-level layouts, outdoor terraces and ceilings that reach up to 25 feet.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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Along the way, cast members sit for personal fate readings and open up about relationships and losses in their own lives, then move into direct contact with shamanic ritual, a practice the format positions as central to Korean spiritual life.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
To what degree will the Imax exclusivity and other premium formats factor into the theatrical success of either title?

— Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026

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