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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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Temperature, water content and the crystal shapes of snowflakes dictate a lot about which skis and wax are used during competition events, Schumacher said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026 -
The horizontal ruching adds a waist-cinching effect, while the compression fabric smooths and shapes.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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From cutting-edge lighting systems to duplex layouts with spiral staircases, here’s how top designers and organization experts are taking dressing room and closet design to the next level.—
Jennifer S. Li,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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This includes short-throw and ultra-short-throw options designed for small venues, curved surfaces, and non-standard layouts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2026
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When it was enacted, amendments were included to allow for adjustments during economic downturns and fiscal emergencies.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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This method is commonly used for moderate adjustments where internal access is sufficient.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Seven Chinese artists were invited to reinterpret traditional lantern forms through contemporary installations.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ginger is available in multiple forms, including fresh preparations, teas, culinary spices, and dietary supplements, and can be used to manage pain and discomfort associated with various inflammatory conditions.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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There were three jumps in all, each scored based on how well the two mirrored the formations given to them by the competition committee ahead of time.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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The stunning building seamlessly flows with the surrounding area, rising out of the red rocks just like a prominent peak, offering stunning views of the iconic red rock formations that Sedona is famous for.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gersh has signed the award-winning podcast studio Treefort Media for cross-departmental representation spanning Voice, Podcasting, and Television, as the company looks to push aggressively into film & TV with premium adaptations, short-form narrative franchises, and vertical microdramas.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The eight-hour miniseries ended up taking home six wins at the Emmy Awards as well as kicking off a slew of Larry McMurtry adaptations, Western sequels and spinoffs.—
Miles Beller,
HollywoodReporter,
4 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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There is little evidence that passive underfoot stimulation – textured soles, novel foam geometries or subtle mechanical features – meaningfully improves concentration in healthy adults.—
Atom Sarkar,
The Conversation,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many full-time creators now run six or more revenue streams across multiple formats.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Wagh stresses that the evolving market requires flexible content strategies across theatrical, streaming and emerging formats including microdramas.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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