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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformations
Noun
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Beneath a pink bow laden with rhinestones, colorful floral paper was dotted with rhinestones laid in heart and star shapes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Look for a variety of shapes and sizes to fit your budget and lifestyle, including one on wheels from East Oak with a 20-foot heating range or a stainless steel fire pit with a 17-inch diameter.—
Michelle Lau,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Inside, high ceilings, open-plan layouts, and walls of glass create a bright, airy interior that brings the surrounding landscape into every room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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Already, three in 10 advertisers are using Gen AI creative tools to tick off laborious tasks, like automatically adjusting images, copy and layouts for different ad placements in seconds.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Cancer full moon on the 13th may bring clarity around your finances or self-worth, showing you where adjustments are needed.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Frank is excellent at reacting in games and making adjustments to help his side recover.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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While the circus arts and dance numbers are dazzling, the challenge was to use the two forms of movement in a way that would serve the narrative of the story.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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Black Ops 7 will also bring updates to Call of Duty’s most popular offering, the free-to-play battle royale Warzone, in the forms of an all-new map called Haven’s Hollow.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Typically, these formations have porous rock layers overlaid by impermeable rock that blocks upward movement.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Different from other Charlotte's Web adaptations being feature-length films, this special being broken up into three parts (each about 43 minutes long) helps the story feel both bigger and more manageable for families who want to take it in at their own pace.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Gallonde, who has worked on both French and international adaptations, argued that the strength of a project lies in its roots.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The shapes were usually geometric, and the women were geometries to be looked at, drawn, and pursued.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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The pilots demonstrate CyRo’s capability in scenarios, highlighting its advantages, such as assembly on moving platforms where parts arrive unpredictably, handling transparent and reflective components, and adapting to new geometries without reprogramming.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the recent past, Louboutin has repeatedly included the world of dance in his presentation formats, spanning from more cabaret-style performances to edgier takes, like the one developed with renowned choreographer Sadeck Berrabah in 2023 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic red soles.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beyond features, the deal also signals opportunities for cross-platform storytelling that can travel across borders and formats.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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