in the shape of
idiom
1
: shaped like
a cookie in the shape of a heart
2
—used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.
They offered help in the shape of a loan.
Examples of in the shape of in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In the middle of the drink was a mint leaf in the shape of a heart.
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Souvankham Thammavongsa, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Then there was Joe, named for Joe DiMaggio, a love seat in the shape of a giant leather baseball glove, stitching included, with its fat fingers providing back support.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
Support in the shape of training and data science education will be critical to your team's success.
—Jennifer Chase, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
These cupcakes hit all the holiday high notes: Taste, color, and a powdered-sugar dusting in the shape of a heart.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
Former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard wore a playful red Khosrov dress in the shape of a tree, with foliage framing her face.
—Christy Choi, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024
The same can be achieved with a mirror in the shape of a bowl.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
An exception would be this bridle leather belt from Tory Leather, which sports a gold-tone brass fastening in the shape of a spur.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
This Valentine's Day an entrée or dessert in the shape of a heart might just be the answer.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
Souvankham Thammavongsa, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Then there was Joe, named for Joe DiMaggio, a love seat in the shape of a giant leather baseball glove, stitching included, with its fat fingers providing back support.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
Support in the shape of training and data science education will be critical to your team's success.
—Jennifer Chase, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
These cupcakes hit all the holiday high notes: Taste, color, and a powdered-sugar dusting in the shape of a heart.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
Former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard wore a playful red Khosrov dress in the shape of a tree, with foliage framing her face.
—Christy Choi, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024
The same can be achieved with a mirror in the shape of a bowl.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
An exception would be this bridle leather belt from Tory Leather, which sports a gold-tone brass fastening in the shape of a spur.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
This Valentine's Day an entrée or dessert in the shape of a heart might just be the answer.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
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“In the shape of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20shape%20of. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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