take the shape of

idiom

: to look like
The cloud took the shape of a dog.

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Belly then fills out the clue by adding the word back in, and when the camera pans away, the crossword appears to take the shape of an infinity sign — a symbol that reoccurred throughout Conrad and Belly's relationship. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Instead, the 80 giant hedges here take the shape of giraffes, lions, elephants, and teddy bears. Blair West, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025 If this happens soon, the chart could begin to take the shape of a major topping pattern. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025 This may take the shape of more trust, fairness and assets falling in your favor (think wealth!). Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take the shape of

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“Take the shape of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20shape%20of. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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