Formation Synonyms

24 formation synonyms include emergence, coming into being, genesis, development, evolution, origination, shaping, generation, and setting up. Formation is a noun, and its antonyms are destruction, disappearance, and dissolution. Here are some additional synonyms for "formation" with example sentences.

Another word for Formation

24 other ways to say formation.

  • start
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  • shaping  
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  • setting up  
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  • planting  
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  • origination  
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  • organization  
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  • institution
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  • installation  
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  • initiation  
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  • inception  
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  • inauguration  
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  • getting going  
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  • genesis  
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  • generation  
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  • founding  
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  • foundation
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  • evolution
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  • establishment  
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  • emergence  
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  • development
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  • creation  
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  • construction
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  • coming into being  
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  • building
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Use formation in a Sentence

Cloud formation signaled an approaching storm.

He studied the formation of political alliances.

Ice formation on the road made driving dangerous.

Rock formation takes millions of years.

Soldiers stood in tight formation during the parade.

The birds flew in a perfect V formation.