take the shape of

idiom

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

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Some stabilimenta look like a zig zag decoration, while others take the shape of a circular disk. Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025 The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 The new figurehead will take the shape of an avatar penguin, a nod to Japanese people’s love for animals, Okumura said. Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025 This may take the shape of debates in Congress or robust questioning in town halls. Lee Bebout, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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