: resembling or suggesting the forms of living organisms
biomorphic sculptures
biomorphic images

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His paintings and sculptures are known for their use of biomorphic forms, with his canvases employing an all-over approach to abstraction. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026 Trim them to clean, neat geometric shapes to contrast with the biomorphic shapes of hydrangeas. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 At Ulrik, these biomorphic forms echoed the surreal distortions that Bettina documented in Manhattan’s corporate architecture. Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026 Another option would be biomorphic design, in which the design of buildings draws on patterns found in nature. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biomorphic

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First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biomorphic was in 1895

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“Biomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomorphic. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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