Synonyms of designs

designs 1 of 2

noun

plural of design

1

as in plans

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective

she always achieves her objective by design rather than by luck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• blueprints
• strategies
• projects
• programs
• schemes
• systems
• arrangements
• proposals
• ideas
• games
• recipes
• master plans
• ways
• devices
• procedures
• techniques
• game plans
• road maps
• ground plans
• specifications
• plots
• intentions
• tactics
• purposes
• policies
• maneuvers
• protocols
• maps
• intents
• patterns
• conspiracies
• contrivances
• means
• layouts
• stratagems
• conceptions
• diagrams
• formulas
• tricks
• aims
• subterfuges
• platforms
• collusions
• setups
• counterstrategies
• gambits
• specifics
• ruses
• counterplans
• projets

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as in schemes

a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends

the thief had devised an elaborate design to get the invaluable artwork

Synonyms & Similar Words

• schemes
• plots
• conspiracies
• machinations
• intrigues
• strategies
• manipulations
• maneuvers
• trickeries
• subterfuges
• stratagems
• systems
• artifices
• programs
• counterplots
• counterconspiracies
• contrivances
• drafts
• ground plans
• confederacies
• dodges
• rings
• rackets
• games
• cabals
• frame-ups
• gimmicks
• cover-ups
• tricks
• collusions
• complicities
• conspirations
• connivances

3

as in goals

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

my design in writing to you is to ask for your support

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• goals
• purposes
• ideas
• objects
• intentions
• aims
• objectives
• ambitions
• intents
• things
• dreams
• aspirations
• meanings
• ideals
• targets
• projects
• pretensions
• points
• bournes
• marks
• schemes
• ends
• hopes
• plots
• wishes
• desires
• minds
• holy grails
• destinations
• grails
• nirvanas
• termini

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• methods
• means
• ways

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as in motifs

a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)

the curtains have a lovely floral design

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motifs
• patterns
• figures
• ornaments
• decorations
• motives
• devices
• adornments
• schemes
• embellishments
• trims
• garnishes
• caparisons
• frills

5

as in layouts

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged

the design of the building's lobby encourages the free flow of traffic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layouts
• formats
• compositions
• patterns
• motifs
• themes
• arrangements
• forms
• configurations
• constellations
• getups
• makeups
• ordonnances

designs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of design

1

as in intends

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

early on she had designed to a top position in a major insurance company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• intends
• looks
• hopes
• means
• purposes
• wishes
• contemplates
• aims
• goes
• proposes
• tries
• purports
• aspires
• attempts
• calculates
• figures on
• allows
• plots
• dreams
• schemes
• meditates
• debates
• considers
• struggles
• effects
• strives
• endeavors
• mulls (over)
• accomplishes
• performs
• achieves
• executes
• ponders

2

as in plots

to work out the details of (something) in advance

the foreman designed a better layout for the factory floor to improve efficiency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• plots
• charts
• prepares
• projects
• shapes
• organizes
• arranges
• maps (out)
• budgets
• devises
• schemes (out)
• outlines
• calculates
• blueprints
• choreographs
• drafts
• frames
• lays out
• sketches
• strategizes (about)
• figures
• intrigues
• contemplates
• concerts
• intends
• machinates
• contrives
• has on
• aims
• conspires
• means
• gets up
• premeditates
• meditates
• puts up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of designs

Noun

Competitors, well aware of Meta’s reputation, are trying to win by making privacy central to their designs. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

With their timeless minimalist look, one of the most popular designs are the Gianvito 105 stiletto pumps. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

All suites, ranging in size from 420 to more than 2,000 square feet, feature striking custom designs in neutral and grey hues, plush carpeting, and jazzy Italian marble baths. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

There have been daisy designs with diamanté details for spring, navy blue to celebrate the arrival of her baby boy, and cinnamon chrome once the temperatures began to dip. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

The classes offered include lots of pottery painting, mosaics and canvas designs, as well as painting. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

Household furnishings like clocks and bedspreads sported his designs. — Beth J. Harpaz The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

The two materials are intended to serve different battery manufacturing requirements as energy storage systems become larger and battery designs evolve. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

His trippy designs, drenched in bright pink, blue, and yellow, initially ended up in storage after some officials questioned their psychedelic vibe. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

Jessica McCormack designs the interiors herself, with help from residential architects. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

An engineering bureau in Nizhny Novgorod designs the systems and supplies the core hardware. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

However, Alo thoughtfully designs it with a boxy fit, oversized collar, and mixed materials, so the final look is way cooler than your average workout jacket. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

This was my second picture with Robin Standefer, the production designer, who now designs people’s homes. — Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Say, if Ferrari, which is closing in on another 20 years without a title, finally designs a pack-leading car and Leclerc is in the fight as much as Hamilton. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Other brands to look for are Carhartt and Dickies, as well as heavily branded Polo Ralph Lauren designs from the ‘90s. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

The quotation should identify who designs the hairline, administers local anesthesia, performs recipient incisions and supervises graft placement. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

David helped with a connection with Garner Holt Productions, which designs animated figures, show systems and special effects for major theme parks worldwide. — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026