conformations

noun

plural of conformation
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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3
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
  1. shapes
  2. layouts
  3. adjustments
  4. forms
  5. formations
  6. adaptations
  7. geometries
  8. formats
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
Noun
  • More complex layouts might eventually produce stronger swimming or other movements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Drivers knew the back entrances, the factory layouts, and the best path to the boss of a mom-and-pop workshop.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • 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
  • Scientists can now examine sections of DNA that were once inaccessible and detect forms of genetic variation that older methods may have missed.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This time around, though, the 45 mm case is pink gold and the dial is deep green like the mythical forest where Merlin is said to have assumed multiple forms.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of forms
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
Noun
  • So all three of your adaptations have grasped quite the attention before even coming out.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Should Room418 originals be successful, the company is eyeing expansions into film, television, adaptations and experiences.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 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
  • As newer formats are designed around cold water from day one, the assumption that hot is better has fewer places to hold on.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Wearables gain local memory The team demonstrated that the technology is compatible with different manufacturing formats.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of formats
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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