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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformations
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Don’t go over the top and try shapes or anything like that.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026 -
Next steps include testing with a wider variety of shapes and weights, and integrating neuromorphic computing to push the system even closer to the real neural circuitry of an octopus.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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There’s a 7-inch TFT color display with three layouts, night mode, and Apple CarPlay as standard.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Families will also appreciate the larger room layouts and pullout couch options in select suites, which make traveling with kids a little less chaotic and a lot more comfortable.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The backlash was so fierce, Anthropic quickly made adjustments to the policy, as Wired reported on Wednesday, highlighting just how carefully the company is treading.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Or, the credit counseling agency may recommend other solutions, like budget adjustments, to help reduce financial pressure.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Siebel Newsom is also behind the California Partners Project, which champions gender equity, but doesn’t receive a salary for that work, according to federal forms.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Floods threaten Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Even if a tropical storm briefly forms in the Gulf, forecasters say the primary threat through midweek will be heavy rainfall, not wind.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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No formations, no expected goals, just unadulterated, cynical judgment from someone who needs a break from complaining about the Giants’ bullpen.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The canvases, carefully arranged in structured compositions, rise in the gallery like geological formations or ancient architectural monuments, according to Claeysen-Gleyzon.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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ThriftBooks divided the books into categories for easy browsing, including books that inspired screen adaptations, like Homer's The Odyssey and Shelby Van Pelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures, along with BookTok favorites, like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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That said, a December 2025 endocrine adaptations review flagged that fasts longer than 24 hours carry greater risk, including cortisol elevation and suppression of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Other geometries, such as the shape of a Pringles chip, can have angle sums of less than 180 degrees.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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Potier decodes that practically illegible document and creates a 3-D realization that grows from a fantastically complex swirl of interlocking geometries.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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Luminate reports that in the most recent tracking period, the decade-old album sold 19,700 copies across all formats.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Shows were just really leaning into their formats this week.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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