1
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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These slow-growing trees are reliable, come in an astounding variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and offer vivid bright scarlet, crimson, orange, and yellow fall foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026 -
These candy-like shapes in bright neon colors contrast quite nicely against a silver base.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Drees Custom Homes has introduced new modern townhomes featuring 20-foot ceilings and open-concept layouts, priced from the $400s.—
Mosaic
Mar. 8,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rely on Rugs Rugs play an important role in the function and look of conversation-friendly room layouts.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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These adjustments, referred to as population controls, are likely to show steep downward revisions to both population and labor-force levels – largely reflecting reduced immigration.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Officials said the advisory change reflected adjustments in embassy operations rather than a direct change in underlying risk.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Canadian architect Moshe Safdie gained international recognition for Habitat 67, which reimagined high-density housing projects through modular concrete forms.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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Infused with a blend of five ceramides and two forms of peptides, the formula is exceptionally hydrating—boasting a high-shine finish that looks identical to a glassy lip gloss.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Flatirons—striking, slanted red sandstone formations—the campus pairs wide-open green spaces with historic buildings spanning Gothic, Classical, and Victorian architectural styles.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Webtoon Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video and Crunchyroll, among other platforms, while the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE and DC Comics.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Announcement The interview, hosted by Alex Cooper, covered major ground — from exclusive new book details to screen adaptations, fan theories and personal reflections on Maas’s creative process.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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What matters is the strange beauty of the thing — the overall geometries, the balances of shapes, the lines and twists of the wires, the cryptic dialogue with fabrics.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The ensuing density of pattern pressing against pattern animates a play of geometries and rhythms that links Keïta’s visual schemas to those of European abstraction.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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The first celebrity guest episode already produced the kind of personal disclosures that traditional interview formats almost never capture.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The unscripted business has been holding out hope that under Wiseman and Holland, Paramount+ will become another major buyer of reality formats and series to rival the likes of Netflix and the broadcast networks.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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