as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
the geometry of Sydney's famed opera house is suggestive of some modernistic sailing ship
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Recent Examples of geometry
See the stunning flowing geometry for yourself, as well as incredible views of the Chicago River, Navy Pier, and Lake Michigan, from this turquoise riverfront star.
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
And that actually really is a representation of this hyperbolic geometry.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Other critters might have an inherent sense of geometry, too, says Nieder, but until now, researchers mostly haven't focused on this ability in their tests of animals' mathematical skills.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
His study of the decorative arts is prominent throughout the exhibition, with pieces that take inspiration from the geometry found in Islamic art.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
And that actually really is a representation of this hyperbolic geometry.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Other critters might have an inherent sense of geometry, too, says Nieder, but until now, researchers mostly haven't focused on this ability in their tests of animals' mathematical skills.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
His study of the decorative arts is prominent throughout the exhibition, with pieces that take inspiration from the geometry found in Islamic art.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geometry
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While the Trump administration is defending the ACA law in the case in question, should the federal government win, the precise shape preventive care coverage requirements will take depends on the discretion of Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Consider this weekend our first warm-up for the W, the initial stretch to get our eyes and minds back into game-watching shape.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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This comes in many forms — reading when to attack in a messy race, rapidly slipstreaming different wheels in a sprint, or even perfecting your aerodynamic position.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The administration’s transgender military ban, blocked by lower courts, has also reached the Supreme Court in the form of a petition to the justices.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometry. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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