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Plural
constellations
1
a specific group of stars that form a pattern and have a name related to their shape
- Orion is a well-known constellation visible in the winter sky.
- Ancient civilizations used constellations to navigate across the seas.
- The Big Dipper is a prominent constellation consisting of seven bright stars.
- Astronomers use telescopes to study distant galaxies located near constellations.
- The constellation Cassiopeia forms a distinct "W" shape in the northern sky.
2
an organized grouping or arrangement of parts, elements, or ideas
- The city has a constellation of cultural institutions.
- The team formed a constellation of experts for the project.
- A constellation of factors contributed to the company's success.
- The report described a constellation of economic indicators.
- A constellation of symptoms suggested a rare disease.
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