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
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2
as in schemes
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the thief had devised an elaborate design to get the invaluable artwork
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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
my design in writing to you is to ask for your support
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4
as in motifs
a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)
the curtains have a lovely floral design
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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of designs
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
But what's really cool is how the movie brings those story lines together in a narrative filled with intriguing twists, gnarly kills, heroic sacrifices and a slew of nifty new Predator designs.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
From buffing foundation to blending eyeshadow, each brush delivers pro-level results thanks to soft bristles and sleek designs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
But future designs may allow for the 3D printer to create a concrete roof, removing anything flammable from the home’s exterior.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
One of those difficulties was figuring out how to square the minimal and highly refined designs of Mies and Johnson with the raw and sometimes deformed materials salvaged from RedBird.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The buoyant spirit is also aided by Karla Grotting’s effervescent choreography, the Seuss-faithful designs of Tom Butsch and David Kay Mickelsen, and a nine-piece pit orchestra that enhances the moods with some effective musical underpinning beneath the dialogue.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Nestled on the banks of Lake Ihema is Ruzizi Tented Lodge, an eco-lodge featuring local artisan designs and a variety of safari options, including night drives and boat excursions.
—Elizabeth Gordon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
The strategy includes limiting per capita housing area, adopting lightweight designs, and extending building lifespans.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Teyana Taylor is a singer, songwriter, choreographer, actor and director who is also currently in culinary school and designs graphic T-shirts and merchandise.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Architect and University of Illinois Chicago professor Alexander Eisenschmidt designs a living room for you to nestle into, all while reading up on Department of Housing and Urban Development history.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Siterwell designs interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms built to meet the performance expectations of modern homes and current US safety codes.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Paris Geraniotis, a regular attendee, designs a new outfit for each event.
—Madeline Bilis, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
The Italian studio exclusively designs all Rivas and has been doing so for the past 30 years.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Felicity Jones Jones broke up the string of Max Mara designs with a look by Thom Browne.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Corcoran designs greeting cards, prints and notepads in a style that is nostalgic for expatriates, said Crawford, whose mother is an expat.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
The simplicity of the marks is echoed in the Godna collection, whose designs feature articulated ribs of high-polish 18-karat yellow gold lined with pavé diamonds and holding larger diamonds.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
But what's really cool is how the movie brings those story lines together in a narrative filled with intriguing twists, gnarly kills, heroic sacrifices and a slew of nifty new Predator designs.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
From buffing foundation to blending eyeshadow, each brush delivers pro-level results thanks to soft bristles and sleek designs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
But future designs may allow for the 3D printer to create a concrete roof, removing anything flammable from the home’s exterior.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
One of those difficulties was figuring out how to square the minimal and highly refined designs of Mies and Johnson with the raw and sometimes deformed materials salvaged from RedBird.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The buoyant spirit is also aided by Karla Grotting’s effervescent choreography, the Seuss-faithful designs of Tom Butsch and David Kay Mickelsen, and a nine-piece pit orchestra that enhances the moods with some effective musical underpinning beneath the dialogue.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Nestled on the banks of Lake Ihema is Ruzizi Tented Lodge, an eco-lodge featuring local artisan designs and a variety of safari options, including night drives and boat excursions.
—Elizabeth Gordon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
The strategy includes limiting per capita housing area, adopting lightweight designs, and extending building lifespans.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
The company designs high-end bikes built to handle the rugged trails of not only the Adirondacks, but all over the world.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Teyana Taylor is a singer, songwriter, choreographer, actor and director who is also currently in culinary school and designs graphic T-shirts and merchandise.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Architect and University of Illinois Chicago professor Alexander Eisenschmidt designs a living room for you to nestle into, all while reading up on Department of Housing and Urban Development history.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Siterwell designs interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms built to meet the performance expectations of modern homes and current US safety codes.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Paris Geraniotis, a regular attendee, designs a new outfit for each event.
—Madeline Bilis, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
The Italian studio exclusively designs all Rivas and has been doing so for the past 30 years.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Felicity Jones Jones broke up the string of Max Mara designs with a look by Thom Browne.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Corcoran designs greeting cards, prints and notepads in a style that is nostalgic for expatriates, said Crawford, whose mother is an expat.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designs
Noun
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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CrowdStrike fell more than 3% Thursday after management announced plans to buy identity management startup SGNL in a $740 million deal.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 40-year-old cooks up ways to make quarterbacks miserable in his sleep, devising schemes that are meant to lure as much as they are intended to confuse.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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More than 90 people, most with ties to the state’s Somali community, have been charged in fraud schemes targeting social services.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Brett Hull, a dual citizen who was born in Canada and played internationally for the United States, had 741 goals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bringing Arcadia and Big Red food to customers year-round at festivals, corporate events, weddings, private parties and community events is another of Nguyen’s goals.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Whitney Noir clocks in at a height of 17 inches and takes a page from the motifs presented in Carolina Herrera’s fall 2025 collection — chiefly floral designs and grid-like patterns.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Poetically, collaboration and togetherness were motifs throughout the evening, as no behind the camera job is accomplished in isolation.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As vehicles move toward higher levels of automation, interior layouts are being rethought.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company intends to move away from the low-volume manufacturing typical of the aviation industry.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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OpenAI intends to build and deploy at least 10 gigawatts of AI data centers with Nvidia’s systems.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Thus begins a thorny relationship in which Jules plots vengeance, though their dynamic soon takes a fascinating turn.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Bad Santa follows an alcoholic scammer named Willie (Thornton) who poses as a mall Santa and plots to rob the stores on Christmas Eve with his sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox).—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Bragg called on the companies to remove online blueprints, known as CAD files, that can be used to print firearms and gun parts without a background check.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In September, alternative blueprints were produced for their new ground without a canopy.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Designs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designs. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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