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
  • Absentees and shifting shapes Naturally for a pre-season game, when players are at varying stages of fitness, some of the biggest headlines were about who wasn’t involved.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Secondhand furniture and decor introduce unusual shapes, aged finishes and handmade details that give a room real character.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of shapes
Noun
  • This allows new chip layouts to be fabricated immediately after design completion, eliminating the need to manufacture masks for every design iteration and significantly shortening research and development cycles.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Rather than actually moving pieces, the researchers used a simulation to generate new layouts and predict likely visitor reactions.
    — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • When deployed correctly, AI agents will allow finance teams to spend less time on routine, time-consuming tasks and more time on process improvement, policy adjustments and finance risk management.
    — Terrence McCrossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Any agency with urgent requests that would require adjustments should work with his department to address the need during the budget development process.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • There is no set temperature at which one forms, Giannaros said; what is needed is the kind of atmosphere that breeds dry thunderstorms — very hot, very dry air near the ground, with cooler and moister air above it.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Whether through live showcases, immersive presentations, interactive demonstrations or other forms of audience engagement, creating an emotional connection early can become a meaningful competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
    — E'Ian West, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of forms
Noun
  • The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The tree can be found growing inside of karsts in this region, like Guangxi, which is famous for these massive natural sinkhole formations.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of formations
Noun
  • Moving the climax from the open waters of the Cape Fear River to the family's backyard pool marks a decisive break from previous film adaptations.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Javier Bardem and Amy Adams star in this television series based on the novel The Executioners and its two film adaptations (1962 and 1991) both of which were also called Cape Fear.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of adaptations
Noun
  • The book visualizes these geometries through hundreds of scale drawings and illustrations, backed up by thorough research and real-world examples of how transport networks fit into urban design.
    — Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • To push the envelope, the researchers even successfully cloaked highly irregular geometries, including a detailed 3D model of a human head.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of geometries
Noun
  • Highstar introduced tabless cylindrical cells in 18650 and 21700 formats.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
  • When a 3-4 formation OLB like Watt classified as a linebacker, there weren’t enough reliable starters up front to go around in even standard formats.
    — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of formats
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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