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as in motifs
a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)
a coverlet with a nosegay of tiny pink roses as the pattern
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as in habits
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her daily pattern begins with coffee and a bagel every morning for breakfast
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as in routines
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
with her, everything must be done strictly according to pattern
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as in layouts
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
many of the artist's paintings use the same pattern of a lone figure surrounded by a vast landscape
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as in models
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as in stripes
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Recent Examples of patterns
Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The silky gel gets along with every curl type (our testers ranged from 2A to 3C), encasing spirals of all patterns in a pliable cast that helps keep them buoyant.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
As a result, ’90s minimalism mixed with geometric patterns, dusty colorways, monochromatic designs and elements from menswear dominate designs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
By synthesizing data streams from multiple sources, AI can identify patterns and trends that would be imperceptible to human clinicians.
—Kent Dicks, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
In the deflationary environment, consumer patterns are changing.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
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Historical patterns often show the president's party losing ground in midterms under similar conditions.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The silky gel gets along with every curl type (our testers ranged from 2A to 3C), encasing spirals of all patterns in a pliable cast that helps keep them buoyant.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
As a result, ’90s minimalism mixed with geometric patterns, dusty colorways, monochromatic designs and elements from menswear dominate designs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
By synthesizing data streams from multiple sources, AI can identify patterns and trends that would be imperceptible to human clinicians.
—Kent Dicks, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
In the deflationary environment, consumer patterns are changing.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterns
Noun
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Pumpkins, leaves, and other fall motifs!—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The motifs are also seen on a travel wardrobe, which includes silk pajamas, T-shirts, hoodies, comfort blankets, sandals, tennis shoes and a diverse range of accessories.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Without coaching and governance, teams fall back on old habits or work around the system altogether.—
Tyler Christiansen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In many ways, the platform has become a valuable resource for users to get culinary inspiration, receive expert advice and improve their eating habits.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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TikTok content creators and celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber have embraced sea moss as part of their wellness and beauty routines.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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Such feats also serve a marketing purpose, placing Fourier alongside rivals like Unitree, which has made headlines with its H1, G1, and the recently announced $6,000 R1 capable of acrobatic moves, as well as Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, which pioneered backflips and parkour routines.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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Instead of designing every joint one by one, the engineers can copy layouts from anatomy books, making the whole design process easier.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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ABC's move is latest high-profile example of media figures facing repercussions for comments about Kirk's killing.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Facts and figures The Red Sox are 82-69.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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While many cultures around the world have long celebrated this threshold with unique rituals that honor both abundance and release in the days leading up to winter, today’s rituals capture a more contemporary perspective on the seasonal shift.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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That readiness extends to his daily rituals.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, good teams are able to get out of those ruts faster.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, any potholes or large ruts will throw everything off.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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These personal touches make the kitchen more interesting and inviting than the cabinet-heavy designs of the recent past.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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Missouri State University research archaeologists Daniel Pierce and Christopher Bodine are heading to Brazil this fall to study geoglyphs — large designs or motifs on the ground comprised of natural materials.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Patterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterns. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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