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
  • The landscaping is designed to blend into the urban landscape, combining pots of various shapes and sizes that house climbing plants, evergreens, Japanese maples, and tropical species.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
  • Fashion is shifting direction, moving away from nondescript minimalist pieces to jewelry that excites—think natural materials, organic shapes, and details that look as though they were gathered during a walk on the beach.
    — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026
Definition of shapes
Noun
  • This allows new chip layouts to be fabricated immediately after design completion, eliminating the need to manufacture masks for every design iteration and significantly shortening research and development cycles.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Rather than actually moving pieces, the researchers used a simulation to generate new layouts and predict likely visitor reactions.
    — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • The union is asking for a full-time base salary that is at least 10% of the chancellor’s base salary of $795,000 and annual cost-of-living adjustments among other things.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • For example, Social Security benefits receive cost-of-living adjustments.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • Practitioners must also administer informed consent forms before proceeding with any sort of treatment, under Florida law.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Human faces emerge from distorted forms that appear stretched through time, echoing motifs found in Chan’s earlier titanium sculptures.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of forms
Noun
  • The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The tree can be found growing inside of karsts in this region, like Guangxi, which is famous for these massive natural sinkhole formations.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of formations
Noun
  • But researchers behind the more recent mortality studies argue current measures are not enough for a climate that keeps outpacing the adaptations built for it.
    — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • Some of the mutations the scientists found are obvious adaptations to the sinkhole environment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of adaptations
Noun
  • The book visualizes these geometries through hundreds of scale drawings and illustrations, backed up by thorough research and real-world examples of how transport networks fit into urban design.
    — Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • To push the envelope, the researchers even successfully cloaked highly irregular geometries, including a detailed 3D model of a human head.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of geometries
Noun
  • There's often a desire to change things up or offer a new perspective and new formats.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Many theaters in New York and LA were sold out opening weekend, and people want to watch it in as many formats as possible.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 July 2026
Definition of formats
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