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

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

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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

Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

In theory, testing virtual designs will cut down development cycles, predict equipment degradation, and avoid costly trial-and-error during physical builds. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Celebrities embraced the couture flourishes of his designs, starting with Meghan Markle’s surprise appearance in a custom ivory ensemble at his debut show. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Also key is ensuring designs to connect beyond their cultural references. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Their designs are recognizable for their large-scale medallions, geometric borders, and floral motifs, many of which drew inspiration from Ottoman art and architecture. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

For Moody, the goal is to seamlessly integrate her designs into the show. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The company markets Rivington Landing — along with the rest of its Rivington complex — based on modern home designs, amenities and its location just blocks from I-84 and about a 10-minute drive from I-684. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

The team calculated that the mesh achieved an energy-harvesting density of more than 10 microwatts per cubic centimeter, which is roughly an order of magnitude better than the performance previous centralized designs achieved. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026

Verb

The social media lawsuits have helped inform parents and the public about how the industry designs products used by teenagers and children, McNally said. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Ruffled gowns, sequins and a werewolf hunter dressed in layers of wool are among this year’s costume designs audiences will see on screen. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Cardsmiths designs trading cards, including those that celebrate historical figures, cultural artifacts and other unique properties. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Sanderson Design Group is a luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures and markets wallpapers, fabrics and paints. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Both designs target military platforms that need compact propulsion without the cost of conventional aircraft engines. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Similar to the Mountaineers, Kansas designs much of its passing game off a play action and its go-to receiver. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Wētā Workshop, which designs specialty costumes for film and television, worked with 50 people for a year to build the upper half of Skarsgård’s wicker suit. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Headquartered in Hickory since 1992, the company designs and manufactures components for advanced computing infrastructure, enterprise and telecommunications networks, as well as military applications. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026