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
The benefits of the new material, called ultra-clean monolayer amorphous carbon (UC-MAC), are derived from its disordered ring structure, which contrasts with the perfect hexagonal rings in graphene.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025
Although many antifa chapters have the hallmarks of a criminal enterprise, antifa’s anonymous and seemingly amorphous nature raises questions regarding whether a diffuse, purportedly leaderless movement can be criminally charged under federal racketeering and conspiracy law.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
The answer might seem obvious—the connection is based on the human body—but, as Brooks explains, the answer is much more amorphous.
—Chava Pearl Lansky, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
Shouldn’t Meta at least nod to, say, curing cancer?
To be fair, superintelligence is still such an abstract idea that even the grandest promises about helping humanity can sound hollow or amorphous.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 30 July 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025
Although many antifa chapters have the hallmarks of a criminal enterprise, antifa’s anonymous and seemingly amorphous nature raises questions regarding whether a diffuse, purportedly leaderless movement can be criminally charged under federal racketeering and conspiracy law.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
The answer might seem obvious—the connection is based on the human body—but, as Brooks explains, the answer is much more amorphous.
—Chava Pearl Lansky, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
Shouldn’t Meta at least nod to, say, curing cancer?
To be fair, superintelligence is still such an abstract idea that even the grandest promises about helping humanity can sound hollow or amorphous.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amorphous
Adjective
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As chaotic and inventive as Vampire Weekend‘s arrangements get over five studio albums, things never feel out of control.—
William Earl,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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The four-time Formula One champion began in pole position after a chaotic qualifying session on Saturday and was never troubled after making a good start in Baku.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Platforms like Snowflake can unify structured and unstructured data, providing business intelligence (BI) and AI-ready insights.—
Devang Pandya,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Queer Eye won the award for best structured reality program, while Love on the Spectrum won in the unstructured reality category.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pear—Emphasize the waist and upper body; skip shapeless dresses or long jackets.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The book is endlessly recursive, as shapeless as water.—
Nadja Spiegelman,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Just ask Happy Gilmore 2, a formless, two-hour blob of Adam Sandler’s family and celebrity friends, with no real creative drive to speak of.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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With its eerily formless threat, catchy theme song, wholesome teen heroes, and ingeniously practical ooze effects (a dazzling mix of in-camera and optical printing), The Blob straddles atomic-era paranoia and gooey creature-feature fun.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Austen’s image expresses energy at odds with its unformed context.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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The serious implication of it in the context of a Western, regarding the frontier as a place where state power is unformed, loose, and dubious, remains anecdotal and undeveloped.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Ahead, find their must-have picks like metallic sneakers, riding boots, penny loafers, and fuzzy clogs, from brands including Steve Madden, Cole Haan, and Sam Edelman.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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During a partial solar eclipse, the umbra misses Earth, with only the penumbra — the moon's outer, fuzzier and lighter shadow — striking Earth.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Harris left her political future up in the air, providing vague details about her plans going forward.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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The college did not advertise the underlying purpose of the land transfer ahead of Tuesday’s vote, posting only a vague agenda describing plans to convey unnamed property to Florida’s Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Sarah-Tai Black,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2023
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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.—
Amy Mackelden,
Harper's BAZAAR,
14 Nov. 2020
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“Amorphous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amorphous. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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