CONFIGURATIONS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

configurations

noun

plural of configuration

as in architectures

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome

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as in layouts

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized a small business computer system in its simplest configuration

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as in formats

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest

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as in shapes

the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat

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Recent Examples of configurations Tesla also claims the Roadster's more powerful configurations can exceed 230 mph. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Vertical plans to use a common aircraft platform for four- and six-passenger configurations, as well as electric, hybrid-electric and autonomous variants. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 As new threats arise, new configurations can be quickly integrated without having to shut down and retool entire production lines, avoiding inventory gaps. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Put prompts and agent configurations under change management. — Jacqueline Destefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 And in the top configurations, with the largest memory pool (128GB) RTX Spark systems can match those developer desktops and run some of the largest local models. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Its 252 apartments will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations, alongside four four-bedroom townhomes. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026 The changes produce new attractors that correspond to stable cell types in the low-lying valleys; unstable gene-activity configurations constitute the high ground. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 In the initial phase of testing, Waymo mapped the streets in the areas where the company planned to operate, then integrated the Waymo Driver software with local lighting and traffic safety configurations. — Henry Payne, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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Open systems support integration The collaboration relies on open-system architectures that allow different technologies to work together.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Design architectures that can introduce emerging compute resources without rebuilding the enterprise around them.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Attendees can also compare boats and layouts, meet manufacturers and dealers and find resources for every stage of the sailing journey.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The team also tested PASSAGE on a Unitree G1 humanoid robot across 50 previously unseen physical layouts.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of layouts

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As China undergoes a prolonged market reset, luxury players are closing unproductive stores, exploring untapped regional markets and unlocking differentiated crowds with pop-up formats.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
And, based on my observations, some platform algorithms have forced very specific types of creator content formats, producing a formulaic product.

— William Daddi, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of formats

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That includes colorblock styling, chunky knobs and physical controls, and simple shapes that make each device memorable and distinctive.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Robots learn from experiments A separate Google project tested whether agents could improve DNA aptamers, short molecules that fold into shapes capable of attaching to specific proteins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of shapes

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The program also aims to make the systems easier for soldiers to operate, potentially allowing units outside traditional air defence formations to employ laser weapons against incoming drones.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Where previously tanks and massed armed formations fought across relatively delineated front lines, now drones from either side battle in the sky.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of formations

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The handbag would go on to become one of Fendi’s most celebrated designs.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Testing a different reactor design Unlike conventional reactors, which typically use solid fuel, molten salt reactor designs can dissolve nuclear fuel in liquid salt.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of designs

Noun

All inspired by Rise & Fall’s signature knitwear and outerwear, the designs recast the language of clothing in sculptural forms, bringing together the softness of textiles and the presence of jewelry.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Most of these programs did not have physical forms in their original MCU incarnations, but appear in human form within the world inside Vision’s mind.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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