1
as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
an ice sculpture in the conformation of a swan
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2
as in formation
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the regular conformation of particles in a crystal
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3
as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the conformation of their lives to the changing social order
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Recent Examples of conformation
Doodles aren’t permitted to compete in the conformation events—the main contests—at dog shows, such as the Westminster Kennel Club show, that the A.K.C. oversees.
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
The conformation part of the show began with best of breed judging from the Javits Center on Monday, and group judging continued on Tuesday, on FS1, where Best in Show is awarded.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In proteins, one substitution may alter conformation or stability, thereby modifying the impact of a second variant.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This takes pride of place between the ground and first floors, while a chandelier by Italian glass specialist Venini nods to the stone’s octahedral crystal conformation.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
The conformation part of the show began with best of breed judging from the Javits Center on Monday, and group judging continued on Tuesday, on FS1, where Best in Show is awarded.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In proteins, one substitution may alter conformation or stability, thereby modifying the impact of a second variant.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This takes pride of place between the ground and first floors, while a chandelier by Italian glass specialist Venini nods to the stone’s octahedral crystal conformation.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
Noun
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Leadership overhaul shapes direction The draft comes amid a broader organizational reset.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Thousands of them just bought these affordable, best-selling flip-flops with a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom comfort and support.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Household formation has fallen sharply since the pandemic, according to a report released earlier in June.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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His proposal had underscored the shaky autonomy of the civilian group, which has clashed with the police officers union, city leaders and former chiefs — not to mention internal strife between commissioners — in the decade since voters overwhelmingly approved its formation.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Even better, the smocked bodice offers a comfortable, flattering fit, and the tie at the bustline allows for easy adjustments.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
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Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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Gray issued a leadoff walk to Jake McCarthy, who delivered the aforementioned Monday gut-punch in the form of an RBI triple, then settled in.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
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Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Built between 1939 and 1942 by cabinetmaker Joe Pellkofer, the intricate model was originally designed much like an elaborate train layout, complete with stores, homes, automobiles, streetlights and hundreds of handcrafted buildings.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
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The main-floor living, dining, and kitchen areas flow together in an open layout, lined with multi-paned windows facing the Atlantic.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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Of course, most fans probably recognize A Few Good Men from its acclaimed 1992 film adaptation starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Prime Video has planted a flag in the YA space, and there is more to come under Nicole Clemens, now Head of International Originals, including adaptations such as Boys of Tommen.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
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In Paris, Cook’n With Class offers two formats.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Creators already have passionate communities who want to follow them across formats.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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Sanders then co-wrote and co-directed The Croods with Kirk DeMicco and solo directed The Wild Robot, DreamWorks Animation’s 2024 adaption of the Chris Brown book that won nine Annie Awards and scored three Oscar nominations.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Following All Her Fault’s breakout success, Peacock re-teamed with Gallagher and Carnival Films for The Break-In, an adaption of the novel by Katherine Faulkner, with Gallagher again writing and executive producing.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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