CONFORMATIONS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

conformations

noun

plural of conformation

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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maladaptations

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Noun

The goal is to make the process precise enough to produce reliable electronic circuits on complex three-dimensional shapes.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia.

— Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of shapes

Noun

Autumn Ring will return in December for the first time since GT6, and interestingly, it’ll be offered with two layouts.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Mini Domy The Brda has lots of options available, including different interior layouts, an optional deck area, and the ability to swap out the steps for an indoor spiral staircase.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of layouts

Noun

The ramps are made out of wood, rather than metal, as metal ramps cost significantly more and require adjustments every three to six months.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
One of Foss’s favorite moments is the staircase, which, fittingly, came together in stages—and a series of creative adjustments.

— Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjustments

Noun

In non-linear lyric forms, the following collections braid love’s ruthless endings with its tenderest beginnings.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Pantone grouped 20 of the new shades into four trend palettes demonstrating how its forecast for bolder color can take several markedly different forms.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of forms

Noun

These subsurface formations are hotter than 750°F (399°C) and hold enough energy to transform green grid economics.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Additional study of the hexagon and now a decagon could help astronomers compare formations on the opposite ends of Saturn and learn more about a gas giant's weather patterns, according to NASA.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of formations

Noun

Overwritten adaptations that stray inexplicably from the source material have happened at Goodspeed before.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
The series has sold more than 400 million copies worldwide, and has inspired numerous television and film adaptations.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of adaptations

Noun

Such components can benefit from additive manufacturing because the technology lets engineers create geometries that would be difficult or impossible to produce with traditional manufacturing methods.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The reason totality differs in length between solar eclipses owes to the orbital geometries of the moon around Earth and the Earth around the sun.

— Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of geometries

Noun

Lialina’s practice as an artist and archivist revolves the uneven promises of permanence, loss, maintenance, and distribution that the internet, in its many formats and phases, represents.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The company has a track record of producing big international formats regionally.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

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