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as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her daily pattern begins with coffee and a bagel every morning for breakfast
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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
with her, everything must be done strictly according to pattern
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
many of the artist's paintings use the same pattern of a lone figure surrounded by a vast landscape
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as in to model
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Recent Examples of pattern
Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
But Illinois is hardly alone in questioning the process, and the pattern of who gets help and who doesn’t has drawn growing scrutiny nationwide.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Instead, the Big Dipper is dubbed an asterism, a distinct pattern of stars, one tiny step below a constellation.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
But Illinois is hardly alone in questioning the process, and the pattern of who gets help and who doesn’t has drawn growing scrutiny nationwide.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Verb
Consultants can contribute not only an outside perspective but also pattern recognition from across businesses and markets.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pattern
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The one-shoulder dress was designed with a billowing, one-shoulder top with an ornately speckled red and white pattern motif throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Rich textiles, custom embroidery, crystal embellishment and patriotic motifs brought texture, movement and a fresh interpretation of American glamour.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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There’s a lot more to it than steaming silver kettles and cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off — the ritual can get quite complicated.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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The archaeologist also suggested the boat may have been used for rituals.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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This device can also learn your daily routines and set specific heating and cooling schedules to reduce overall waste, which can often save homeowners between $100 to $200 annually.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Morning routines want a simple, practical tweak.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Now in its 13th year, 3 Days of Design takes place against this midsummer backdrop, filling the city’s Renaissance and Rococo landmarks with the best in Scandinavian design, with more than 400 exhibitors popping up between Nordhavn and Islands Brygge from June 10 to 12.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Britain has consulted teachers, parents and young people on new restrictions, including a possible ban for under-16s, as well as curfews, app time limits and curbs on what the government has described as addictive design features.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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These calculations provide the digital twin with the rules necessary to model highly turbulent ionized gases under elevated temperature and pressure conditions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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From at least 2019 to 2021, Khan lured his victims to New York hotel rooms with the promise of hiring them to model their feet, according to a federal indictment.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Kelce sported a red floral Valentino Garavani bowling shirt, a red and blue striped Elwood cap, and black suit pants.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 June 2026
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The microfiber quilt is fully reversible and available in a variety of patterns, including botanical, striped, polka dot, and chevron designs.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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The latest functional beverage trend isn't asking consumers to develop a new habit.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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How To Support Healthy Blood Flow Beyond Exercise Exercise is an important part of supporting proper circulation throughout your body, but daily habits matter just as much.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 June 2026
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Boardwalk’s owner was also very hands-on in the design experience, getting involved from onboard flow to styling both inside and out, as well as the vessel’s general layout.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
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The bedroom in this model is roomy and, thanks to the single-floor layout, has enough headroom for even taller occupants to stand upright.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Pattern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pattern. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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