constellations

noun

plural of constellation
1
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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2
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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3
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 But there’s a trade-off in that lower-altitude constellations require more satellites for seamless global coverage. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 But today, SpaceX’s Starlink network, composed of thousands of relatively small satellites, demonstrates that very large constellations are feasible. — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 The fragments could pose a problem for other low-orbit constellations, especially Starlink, which has around 11,000 satellites. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Hig knows some of the constellations by heart and begins adding his own as people come and go from his life. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Observed from lower latitudes, the orbital parade of satellites would peak in brightness at sunrise and sunset; toward the poles, the constellations would be bright and visible for most of the night during winter and the equinoxes. — Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Observing the constellations, the faint glow of distant planets, and the occasional shooting star left me with a sense of awe. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Far from the light pollution of cities, stargazing at sea can be spectacular, with opportunities to spot constellations, shooting stars, and, under the right conditions, the Milky Way. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
  1. clusters
  2. groupings
  3. designs
  4. arrays
  5. groups
  6. layouts
  7. batches
  8. bands
Noun
  • Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Staple builds clusters of commerce by opening small businesses that locals will actually use, and then adds accommodations to attract visitors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clusters
Noun
  • Lemon mostly worked in personnel groupings with Smith and Wicks.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Phase One regional groupings for the Leagues Cup were as follows.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of groupings
Noun
  • Sergio tells Bryan that his designs are incongruent, and everyone has a problem with the crotch on his gown.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • His son, in partnership with close friends behind Bolivia’s best boutique hotel brand Panorama (known for Met and Atix in La Paz), teamed up to bring Ugalde’s vision to life, true to his original designs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of designs
Noun
  • The lightweight profile allows energy generation on load-sensitive surfaces that cannot carry standard solar arrays.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Its skyline is dominated by towering smokestacks, hulking arrays of metal tubes and bright flames erupting from flares at petrochemical plants in the global plastics supply chain.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrays
Noun
  • The other two, one in Miami and another in Tallahassee, were both filed by various voting rights groups on the same day DeSantis signed the bill — April 1.
    — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Investigators were combing through the area in large groups, searching the ground for possible clues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of groups
Noun
  • Azalea Group Palmares' flagship apartments provide a variety of layouts to suit various group sizes for those looking for more room and seclusion.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • The rockets that launched the first two batches of Rassvets released the satellites much closer to Earth, and the satellites were expected to use their own plasma engines to raise their orbits over the next few months.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In supply chains, product data is being validated and enriched continuously rather than in periodic batches.
    — Adrian Carr, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of batches
Noun
  • Clancy strangled the children with exercise bands in their home’s basement, then jumped from a second-floor window.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bands

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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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