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format
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. form (as opposed to substance)
  2. 2. format
  3. 3. formality
This noun refers to a format, form, or style — the outward structure or framework of something rather than its content. It is often used to contrast mere formality with substance, as in doing something only for appearance's sake.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Our proposal prioritizes practical effectiveness over formality.

Sentence 2

I told myself, "Don't hide behind formalities."

Sentence 3

Why does art move forward by breaking with form?

Sentence 4

She used the metaphor that "form is just a vessel."

Sentence 5

This ritual has been carried on as a matter of form.