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

Sergio tells Bryan that his designs are incongruent, and everyone has a problem with the crotch on his gown. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

His son, in partnership with close friends behind Bolivia’s best boutique hotel brand Panorama (known for Met and Atix in La Paz), teamed up to bring Ugalde’s vision to life, true to his original designs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The creators say the framework can easily move to other tokamak facilities, offering an adaptable control standard for future commercial fusion designs. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

The farm has previously featured public figures including Carrie Fisher, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in its annual maze designs. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

But if the stay is lifted or overturned, USPS would require states to submit lists of mail ballot recipients and get approval for envelope and ballot designs with individualized barcodes. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Levi’s is one of our favorite places to shop for jeans, but the brand also has a ton of cute designs for the fall season, including blouses, sweaters, jackets, and more. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026

That same year, Kusama struck a partnership deal with Louis Vuitton, which borrowed her designs for a $150,000 bag and a $50,000 surfboard. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Her designs are on cellphone cases, Lancôme lipsticks and Louis Vuitton products. — Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

Samba has ties to the Brazilian Carnival tradition, so Anna picks out a floral fabric and designs a skirt with feather-style panels that will move around with the dancer. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Katie Becker, chief creative officer of Arc’teryx, said the brand designs products to perform for the long term. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

Design There are different basketball set designs out there, with some built for the indoors and others for the outdoors. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Per Promise’s logline, the film follows a young woman who designs AI personalities for a mysterious tech company . — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology company that designs, builds, and manufactures autonomous weapons, surveillance systems, and military software powered by artificial intelligence (AI). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Google Cloud designs its own AI chips, operates a global data center network, and sells models, databases, security software, and tools for building AI agents. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026