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
  • To build one, incorporate plants with different colors, scents, textures and shapes.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • There are elongated east-west shapes that tap into one of the year’s biggest accessory trends, alongside more relaxed, but equally of-the-moment slouchy options.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of shapes
Noun
  • Although the port layouts on Googlebooks vary, most provide more hardwired connections than MacBooks do.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Riding Modes Pro introduces a customizable Race Pro mode, along with three additional Sport display layouts showing data such as traction-control intervention, braking force and lean angle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • The test would help establish whether the reactor can maintain sustained operation without requiring constant human adjustments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Profit and loss recorded in the SNB's quarterly accounting updates consists of interest income, dividends, and valuation adjustments resulting from exchange rate movements and market price changes.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • Their second record is somewhat sleeker—no song surpasses five minutes—but packs considerable emotion into these tighter forms.
    — Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The report that examined 180,000 programme contributions to UK TV shows compiled via 12,000 diversity forms spotlighted the scale of the improvement required for the industry to reflect the make-up of the UK as a whole.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of forms
Noun
  • Chiricahua was originally established as a national monument in 1924, and today boasts more than 17 miles of hiking trails for exploring on foot, as well as the Bonita Canyon Scenic Drive, a picturesque road that winds through rock formations.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In her first collaboration with a Brazilian artist, Goebel blended the DCC’s crisp formations with funk, samba, hip-hop, twerking, and the voguing of Brazil’s ballroom scene.
    — Raymond Braun, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of formations
Noun
  • Such adaptations could immobilize firing components and make dangerous explosives safer to transport.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The analysis also showed that structural adaptations could substantially reduce damage risks.
    — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of adaptations
Noun
  • Nuclear facilities can require specialized molds capable of producing complex geometries with tight dimensional tolerances while withstanding substantial pressure from the concrete.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In Alcubierre's original concept, exotic matter would be a likely source of the negative energy density needed to facilitate the advanced spacetime geometries required for warp bubble creation.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of geometries
Noun
  • The organizers believe both formats will shape where the genre goes next.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
  • BriskPace Unlimited will work on AI-native productions, micro-dramas and creator-led formats, developed alongside Briskpace Studios’ film and TV slate.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of formats
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