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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Noun
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The results were colorful, bursting with shapes and patterns, but often totally bizarre.—
Gabe Montesanti,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026 -
Now in its 10th year in the Golden State, TinyFest brings together dozens of homebuilders and merchants who showcase the concept, their many shapes and forms, all in one place.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many layouts include kitchens with wine refrigerators, and homeowners can incorporate additional custom wine storage in their apartments.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The system can also distribute impacts across patterns such as circular, rectangular, or linear layouts.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officials have said meeting those commitments will require cost adjustments and additional resources from the state.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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It's used to make changes to the debt limit, changes to mandatory spending or adjustments in revenues.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Broadly speaking, the panel was addressed to the arts, not only the visual arts but also all forms of writing, including journalism.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Solar energy is still one of the cheapest forms of energy, and energy is in higher demand than ever, partly due to artificial intelligence data center construction.—
Ayurella Horn-Muller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Their wingers are the primary source, given Woodman’s preference for formations with a lone striker.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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For example, four aircraft could deploy up to 48 missiles in a single mission, matching the firepower of dedicated strike formations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The option marks the latest addition to Phiphen’s growing slate of literary adaptations and original projects across film and television.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Two bedrooms have step-free access, and are wide enough for wheelchairs, but are awaiting grab rails and adaptations to toilets and basins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As compared to smooth grains of sand that slide apart, specialized geometries allow individual pieces to physically intertwine.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Carlo Scarpa’s Brion Sanctuary in northern Italy, constructed in the 1970s, sets off heavy concrete geometries, like relics of some sci-fi antiquity, against flat planes of water and grass.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Sea Glass Mystery is available at Amazon online in hardcover, paperback, and e-book (Kindle) formats, and Barnes & Noble online in hardcover only.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While debate formats often limit candidates to brief answers shaped by time constraints, the guide will give users the ability to select specific candidates and view their extended responses on each topic, which were drawn from in-depth interviews conducted over a six-month period.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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