as in chaotic
having no definite or recognizable form
amorphous lumps of clay magically transformed by a skilled potter's hands into works of art
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Recent Examples of amorphous
Fat, on the other hand, is amorphous and creates a more natural effect.
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025
The problem was, of course, that subversion was an amorphous label that could be wielded flexibly, which left industry employees scared of weighing in on any topic that could be seen as remotely controversial.
—Time, 18 Nov. 2025
These are all these amorphous money losers.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
This amorphous network of political content feels like a 2020s TikTokified incarnation of what Joshua Citarella mapped out in his book Politigram and the Post-left, tracking ideological microcultures that are more like kids trying on masks.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025
The problem was, of course, that subversion was an amorphous label that could be wielded flexibly, which left industry employees scared of weighing in on any topic that could be seen as remotely controversial.
—Time, 18 Nov. 2025
These are all these amorphous money losers.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
This amorphous network of political content feels like a 2020s TikTokified incarnation of what Joshua Citarella mapped out in his book Politigram and the Post-left, tracking ideological microcultures that are more like kids trying on masks.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amorphous
Adjective
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While navigating Westport by car or on foot is chaotic right now, the goal is to prevent destruction in the future.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lazy Susans and magnetic spice racks turn chaotic fridges and spice shelves into functional spaces.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The company also announced a partnership with Google DeepMind to integrate Gemini Robotics AI, enabling Atlas to reason through complex instructions and operate in unstructured environments.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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There are many different search tools that can be used for a RAG system—and many companies use a hybrid approach that combines vector databases, particularly for unstructured documents, as well as more traditional keyword search or even old-fashioned Boolean search.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its largely shapeless silhouette moved effortlessly in and out of the frame with a hem that fell well below her knee.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Episodes are long, rambling, and shapeless.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Following suit, Fanning’s skirt included the same formless shape with an irregular, midi hemline.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Nov. 2025
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Although the cloud sounds like an abstract, formless entity, its physical location matters: Proximity to cloud data centers determines how quickly users can access internet platforms.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the Venezuela operation, Trump is preparing to take the helm of an as-yet unformed Board of Peace to run postwar Gaza, involving the United States in yet another Mideast engagement for possibly decades to come.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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But the proposals to improve nutrition remain largely unformed, as the likelihood of meaningful improvements fade in the face of pushback from the food industry.—
Robert Pearl,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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While dates become fuzzy, no one has forgotten 2021's Winter Storm URI.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Made from a fuzzy material and featuring an adjustable tie belt, the robe delivers a comfortable and customized fit.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In response to the government’s vague language on alcohol, many sober influencers have posted videos reminding their followers that fun can be had without drinking.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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With Luna squaring Jupiter across your aspirational 11th house and your resourceful 2nd house, vague group ideas might actually come to fruition.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is a wealth of knowledge and experience here to sift through and, at times, the film’s editing leaves these individual’s offerings unshaped or unclear.—
Sarah-Tai Black,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2023
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Years ago, these yew shrubs were dishevelled & unshaped, so The Prince tasked his gardeners with creating their own intriguing topiary designs.—
Amy Mackelden,
Harper's BAZAAR,
14 Nov. 2020
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“Amorphous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amorphous. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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