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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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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Type of pill Krill oils come in all shapes and sizes of pills.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026 -
This class is for ages 16 and older and includes skills such as how to throw, alter shapes and trim.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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As vehicles move toward higher levels of automation, interior layouts are being rethought.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Watson countered that flexibility is critical, saying the city may need to make adjustments to the audit process without returning to voters each time.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Many details remain unknown, including the name of the drug and the exact timeline of when Reiner was given the prescription or adjustments.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Their latest album, The Sludge of the Land, promises to unsettle your sensibilities by exploring the churning zone of kitsch that lurks behind more respectable musical forms.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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Customers are encouraged to mail tax forms well before the deadline and, if a postmark is required, take the documents to a post office counter and request a free manual postmark to ensure the mailing date is clearly recorded.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the clip of the fake date, the agent explains Secret Service shift schedules and the formations that agents walk in when Vance is out and about.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Jacobs gained no yards on two first-down runs during the possession (both were RPOs from shotgun formations, which limit options in the run game but can lighten the box to enable better rushing).—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, Martin still has several screen adaptations in the works.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The same is true with Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie adaptations; those films have many problems, but cast depth is not among them.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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Aside from tying elements in a room together, rugs also allow homeowners to experiment with bolder patterns and geometries—without committing to a permanent wall treatment.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its modular architecture allows custom sizes, voltages, and geometries, enabling unconventional uses such as structural integration into vehicle frames, drones, or chassis designs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Adventures by Disney will expand its portfolio with new formats and greater flexibility.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cryptocurrencies have gained a lot of traction recently, and part of what’s driving that is the fact that large-scale asset managers including BlackRock have expanded options for traders to invest in them, using equity-like formats, including ETFs.—
Jill Schneider,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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