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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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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 There are some factors that can make a dog more susceptible to heat stroke, and the biggest one that comes to mind is conformation, or the dog’s shape and structure. Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024 But unfortunately for the downtown retail scene, official conformation never arrived and every round of Apple Store speculation died out. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2024 All cells have lots of adjustable pieces in their cytoskeletons and gene regulatory networks that can be set in different conformations and can inform behavior later on. Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024 In the halter and walking fleece shows, the alpacas are brought by their owners to the center ring, where they are judged based on the quality of their fleece and conformation. Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for conformation
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Noun
  • Gutekunst overhauled this position last offseason and the Packers should be in good shape for the foreseeable future.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Tariffs shape and reinforce what’s affordable, what’s available, and, ultimately, whose cultures get priced out of reach.
    Karen Yuan, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Georgia safety had broken down plays and formations.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Loveland, at 6-foot-6 and 248 pounds, is an elite pass-catching tight end and the type of chess piece who can move all across the formation and still be dangerous.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • There will be a note in Chelsea’s accounts — as there was this year in relation to the hotel sales — detailing if an adjustment has been made to the price.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Both retailers are seemingly trying to make adjustments ahead of this adjustment, saying that customers can expect to see price adjustments as early as late April.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Newsweek reached out to the U.S. State Department by submission form on Thursday afternoon for comment.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The deal aims to quash the primary source of contention, the appointment of bishops, which is a modern-day form of the Medieval Investiture controversy.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Harada is known for her ability to devise layouts that maximize space and create homes that work for her clients’ lifestyles.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
  • If your patio isn't covered, add a shaded element to your furniture layout.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Conversely, agencies resistant to learning and adaptation often default to outdated tactics, leading to diminishing returns for clients.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • And the adaptation was never going to be as straightforward as its peers in this space.
    Richard Newby, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With the first intercollegiate college game (Rutgers v. Princeton, 1869) following on the heels of the Civil War, new and growing colleges alike adopted military-style music and band formats to amplify school spirit.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Note the topic, format, time posted, and engagement metrics.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The adaption will be developed by Tomorrow Studios, which is an ITV Studios Partnership.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The film has grossed more than $185 million domestically and $380 million globally in just six days — wildly outperforming expectations and even outpacing 2023’s monster video game adaption, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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