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

That includes colorblock styling, chunky knobs and physical controls, and simple shapes that make each device memorable and distinctive.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Robots learn from experiments A separate Google project tested whether agents could improve DNA aptamers, short molecules that fold into shapes capable of attaching to specific proteins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of shapes

Noun

The 128 is semi-custom, like previous models, meaning owners can pick from a wide array of interior finishes, layouts, and furnishings.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
PDFs can be converted to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, text, HTML, PNG, and JPG while preserving original layouts, images, and hyperlinks.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of layouts

Noun

Annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments 1976–2026 The column chart shows the annual cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits, from 1976 through 2026.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Third, simple styling adjustments can improve how secondhand clothes fit and look.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustments

Noun

All inspired by Rise & Fall’s signature knitwear and outerwear, the designs recast the language of clothing in sculptural forms, bringing together the softness of textiles and the presence of jewelry.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Most of these programs did not have physical forms in their original MCU incarnations, but appear in human form within the world inside Vision’s mind.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of forms

Noun

The timing of Isaias is an exception to this trend, due to the current super El Niño weather pattern, which stunted Atlantic hurricane formations through September while cranking out storms throughout the Pacific region.

— Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Weaker formations suffer heavier losses, creating a cycle of high attrition and constant replenishment.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of formations

Noun

In an industry booming with book adaptations, Roth is hopeful that The Sixth Faction could help revive interest in the dystopian genre.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Social media users are documenting their journeys through the classics, from first-time reads inspired by screen adaptations to annotated rereads ahead of their premieres.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of adaptations

Noun

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

Noun

The following day, the focus shifts to co-production, with a Canada-Spain matchmaking session bringing together producers from both countries across genres and formats.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The rise in streaming coupled with a desire to push boundaries has seen the nation shift from a more passive importer of formats to one that is setting its agenda on a global stage.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

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