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
Good conformation, good feet, and a beautiful head.
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H. R. Temple, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
The Galaxy-maker did not include one of the critical fixes in its March security release, and no conformation yet when that might turn up.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There are two parts to the Westminster Dog Show, the conformation and the agility championship.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
The poster, 32-year-old Maia, told Newsweek that Lottie is a very active four-year-old who participates in the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America's terrier trials, which include events like conformation, racing, GTG, agility and obedience.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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H. R. Temple, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
The Galaxy-maker did not include one of the critical fixes in its March security release, and no conformation yet when that might turn up.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There are two parts to the Westminster Dog Show, the conformation and the agility championship.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
The poster, 32-year-old Maia, told Newsweek that Lottie is a very active four-year-old who participates in the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America's terrier trials, which include events like conformation, racing, GTG, agility and obedience.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
Noun
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Far below the most abstract undulating curved frozen shapes where the weight of the sea ice has forged the shoreline into a white sculpture park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Some even in the shape of other foods!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The rigid formations of old are gone.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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Really, the formation of this group is what this season has been all about.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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The grandmother of four, who is also a full-time equestrian coach, has had to make adjustments with age.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The big advance of the ESP over the older Encore, and even over the higher-end Baratza Virtuoso+, is the addition of more micro adjustments on the finer end of the grind settings.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Stories are filled with this literal kind of ephemera in the form of what the characters wear, carry, purchase, pocket.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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That proof usually comes in the form of SOC 2, a third-party audit that verifies if a company’s systems and data controls are actually doing what the company claims.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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My living room has an open-concept layout, extending to the dining room and kitchen, so a large sofa matches the scale of the space well.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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The second and last bed in the four-sleeper layout is located on the opposite end, all the way against the front wall.—
C.C. Weiss
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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The film’s reach extended well beyond its initial run, inspiring an American remake, a sequel, and television adaptations in Korea, Japan, Thailand, India and China.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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His theater group the Mechanicals is preparing a stage adaptation of a 1974 French-Canadian film called Once Upon a Time in the East, in which Jimmy will play a brassy singer named Carmen — a clear indication that commercial success is not one of its top priorities.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Building on its leadership in gimbal and imaging technology, DJI positions the new device as a compact filmmaking tool designed to bring professional-grade cinematic performance into a truly pocket-sized format.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The event, hosted by the college and the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, will feature one-on-one conversations between candidates and moderator Alex Cohen, the national political anchor for Spectrum News 1, rather than a traditional debate format, organizers said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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That’s why an adaption feels worth exploring, since this story is not just about Mother Nature but the challenges of the human existence.—
Brayden Garcia
May 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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