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

For Miraval The Red Sea, Foster + Partners architects have designed 180 guest rooms, suites, and villas with biophilic shapes and natural materials, allowing the accommodations to seamlessly fit into the landscape.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
By studying what happens when these energetic particles collide with target materials, scientists can investigate the shapes and sizes of atomic nuclei.

— Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of shapes

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Specific schools were evaluated based on building capacity, age and condition, future maintenance costs, transportation, location, potential boundary adjustments and school programs.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
On Tuesday, Freeman talked about a plan for day-to-day work this week, to make the adjustments in his swing to restore the production.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjustments

Noun

Riot formations that are teleologically designed for making arrests also play with predictions.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
This is important because, from late 2025 into early 2026, three other bullish formations failed to produce any meaningful upside follow-through.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of formations

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Computer simulations indicate that one of the geometries studied by the team could improve NMR sensitivity and accuracy by roughly an order of magnitude.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 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

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Stream, a strategic partner for Talpa Studios, focused on creating formats for the streaming generation, has developed several other titles that are gaining traction in the market.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Renowned British scientist and broadcaster Brian Cox has struck a deal with SPT International Production’s Digital Studio that will see the pair create his formats in the digital space for the first time.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

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