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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From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026 -
Simple Geometry Geometric rugs with simple lines and shapes are undeniably versatile and easy to work into a room.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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The two Red Sky Ranch courses are both outstanding, ultra-dramatic mountain layouts with enormous elevation charges, and both by marquee designers, Tom Fazio and Greg Norman.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The data gathered during this preliminary investigation will decide whether the firms progress to detailed engineering layouts, formal applications with maritime and atomic regulatory bodies, or the establishment of joint corporate entities to oversee physical production.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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This evaluation focuses on mapping out the legal compliance requirements, the physical engineering adjustments, and the financial structures needed to make these mobile energy stations functional.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Those adjustments now continue in a new organization that could be looking for a new big-league backstop sooner or later.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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But tools like Operator, the company’s earlier attempt at an agentic product that could access the internet and take actions on the web on a user’s behalf, like browsing sites, filling forms, and completing tasks autonomously, largely failed to take off with users.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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The homes range from four to eight bedrooms on five- to 19-acre parcels, with expansive indoor-outdoor living, private pools, and uninterrupted views of the surrounding rock formations.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Today, visitors come to see its unique rock formations, including the famous Wine Table, which resembles a cluster of grapes set upon a three-legged table.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Spanish literature could prove to be a boon for international film and TV adaptations, says Fernando Benzo, author and secretary general of the Spanish Federation of Publishers.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The audience’s appetite for Coben adaptations remains strong.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Cutting fabrication time and cost The new method is capable of producing complex geometries and structures larger than the printing equipment itself.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Our test prints cover a wide range of real-world scenarios, from fine-detail calibration plates and dimensional-accuracy blocks to functional parts and more complex geometries like lattice baskets and overhang tests.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Publishers, researchers and institutions are increasingly discovering that when information is presented in structured formats, AI systems produce more reliable outputs.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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The focus has shifted toward creating franchises capable of traveling across platforms, markets and formats.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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