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

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

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

4

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

2 of 2

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

But scrutiny of the project intensified after preliminary designs were released late last year. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Though not archaeological, the designs tapped into a related appetite for inherited craft and materials with ephemera from the past. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

The Large Load Working Group (LLWG) of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is evaluating how to accommodate several 800 VDC facility designs. — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

Le Gette, though, has designs to eventually make the product accessible to those who don’t frequent luxury med spas, brand-name hotels or the athletic facilities of professional sports teams. — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Not only that, but the designs themselves focused on niche areas like athletics, swim, and resortwear. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Touchscreen displays are standard for smartphones and tablets, but many computer manufacturers have started incorporating them into their laptop designs. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Neither the $1 gold coin nor the 24K gold commemorative coin received approval from the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, a nonpartisan group created by Congress to advise the treasury on coin designs. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Sudarshan has pinned his hopes on the iconic Norton, a more than century-old British brand long celebrated for its racing pedigree, innovative technology and cool designs. — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Verb

The company designs and manufactures cameras and projection systems, then sells or licenses them to exhibitors like AMC Theatres. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 16 July 2026

Foxlink designs and builds tech products for companies such as Apple and NVIDIA. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

One of those businesses is Magrest, a company that designs, manufactures, and installs storefront fixtures. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026

One of the other women in the collective is Paulina Otero, a KC local who designs her own line of jewelry. — Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Fukasawa, who is famous for his Wall-Mounted CD Player for Muji and Hiroshima chair for Japanese firm Maruni, also designs products for Alessi. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Some build it for others, like K2 Space, which designs unusually large, low-cost satellite buses sized for the heavy lift Starship is meant to unlock. — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Apple designs its products in Cupertino, California, while relying heavily on manufacturing partners in China—a supply chain that has increasingly shifted engineering and manufacturing expertise overseas. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 July 2026

The training coordinator designs training for employees and updates materials to reflect new rules. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026