CONFORMATIONS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

conformations

noun

plural of conformation

as in shapes

the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance an ice sculpture in the conformation of a swan

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as in layouts

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the regular conformation of particles in a crystal

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as in adjustments

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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maladaptations

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Noun

Species living on sandy seabeds or those with very different body shapes and arm lengths might use different strategies to negotiate openings, Kuba added.

— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Diamonds are custom-cut in step and baguette shapes to follow each curve, with some pieces in the diamond suite topping the 12-carat mark.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of shapes

Noun

Although the port layouts on Googlebooks vary, most provide more hardwired connections than MacBooks do.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Riding Modes Pro introduces a customizable Race Pro mode, along with three additional Sport display layouts showing data such as traction-control intervention, braking force and lean angle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of layouts

Noun

Arizona resident Jay Pea, a former software engineer and the founder of the nonprofit Save Standard Time, also wants to put an end to the twice-annual clock adjustments.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
But rather than the usual micro-adjustments, the platform’s announcement of Features — allowing creators to upload horizontal videos of up to 90 minutes — heralds a more radical shift.

— Annie Corser, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of adjustments

Noun

These results implied either that the models were engaged in two unrelated forms of introspection, or that one of the processes wasn’t introspection after all.

— Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
His houses often favored strong geometric forms, generous glazing, and a close relationship with the landscape—a combination that helped set them apart from the more traditional shingled homes that have long defined the region.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of forms

Noun

Chiricahua was originally established as a national monument in 1924, and today boasts more than 17 miles of hiking trails for exploring on foot, as well as the Bonita Canyon Scenic Drive, a picturesque road that winds through rock formations.

— Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
In her first collaboration with a Brazilian artist, Goebel blended the DCC’s crisp formations with funk, samba, hip-hop, twerking, and the voguing of Brazil’s ballroom scene.

— Raymond Braun, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of formations

Noun

All three are original titles from outside creators rather than adaptations of Toei IP, and will launch on Steam before rolling out to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
This is a further expression of adaptations already underway, including a reduced focus on meat, due to its environmental impacts, and broadened waste-reduction efforts.

— Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of adaptations

Noun

Nuclear facilities can require specialized molds capable of producing complex geometries with tight dimensional tolerances while withstanding substantial pressure from the concrete.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
In Alcubierre's original concept, exotic matter would be a likely source of the negative energy density needed to facilitate the advanced spacetime geometries required for warp bubble creation.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of geometries

Noun

For freelancers and small business owners handling several content formats, that range reduces the need to switch workspaces.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
The deluxe reissue sold 78,000 equivalent album units across over 20 formats and variants combined to take the top spot, Billboard reports.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

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