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
That may be because Kahn, whose assemblage art is, in simple terms, spontaneous and non-conformist with its amorphous shapes and eccentric use of color.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Though uncommon on our planet, exotic ice may exist in off-Earth environments, from cold and amorphous comet tails to the hot and crushing cores of icy planets.
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Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
Two small amorphous solar cells, similar to those found in calculators, form the main structure of the device.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Till now, generative AI’s impact on cyber security has been amorphous.
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Parmy Olson,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for amorphous
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Though uncommon on our planet, exotic ice may exist in off-Earth environments, from cold and amorphous comet tails to the hot and crushing cores of icy planets.
—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
Two small amorphous solar cells, similar to those found in calculators, form the main structure of the device.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Till now, generative AI’s impact on cyber security has been amorphous.
—
Parmy Olson,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for amorphous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amorphous
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By building circuits whose states naturally fluctuate with this environmental heat, thermodynamic computing turns an otherwise stochastic and chaotic feature of nature into an incredibly fast, ultra-low-energy calculator.
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The combat that follows is intimate, chaotic, and bloody.
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Universal discovery offers visibility into structured and unstructured data regardless of storage format, including major databases such as SQL Server and Oracle.
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At Prisk Elementary, students have four periods of play a day, varying between structured and unstructured play to prod early childhood development — how to take a turn, how to invite play, how to accept that invitation, Hickox said.
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What truly elevates the piece, though, are the structured, emphasized cups, which transform the dress from something loose and shapeless into a silhouette that feels angular, sculpted, and undeniably flattering.
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Travelers will also appreciate the drawstring waist and roomy cut to keep things comfortable without looking shapeless.
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In contrast to the article’s portrait of a formless contest, recent polling portrays a race that is becoming more structured.
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These new formations are much more likely to occur than for things to turn into a formless goop.
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More than a hundred years after unformed marble passed through her hands and into human form, her works are at long last assembled together to speak as a kind of family.
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Davidson’s chat with Kelly has no structure, no segments, and no particular gimmick; and while none of that is required of a podcast, some sense of organization can help shape an otherwise-unformed snippet of conversation.
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The math remains a little fuzzy in part because Miami-Dade has not released a detailed breakdown of its World Cup budget.
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New York became the first state in the country to roll back its signature climate law in May 2026, trading a binding 2030 target to reduce emissions by 40% for a fuzzier 2040 goal.
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Critics say Burnham’s politics are vague and fail to grapple with tough issues, such as where the money will come from to pay for his pledges.
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The truth is that the entire premise of the Cybercab rests on the promise of true autonomous operation, and that's the part that remains frustratingly vague.
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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.
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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.
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“Amorphous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amorphous. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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