Synonyms of designs

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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

At the very least, these designs showcased Fleury’s creativity, especially in his first regular-season game as an offensive play caller. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The doughnut chain also released special-edition Pokémon cups in six different designs. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026

Robot hands range from fully articulated five-finger designs to simple pincer grippers, and tactile sensors can rely on fundamentally different physics, from measuring changes in resistance to recording images of a soft gel pad deforming. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026

Born United agreed to settle the case by paying approximately $850,000 and permanently stopping use of Buc-ee's beaver logo or similar designs. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Most systems use xenon or krypton, which require high-pressure storage and add complexity to spacecraft designs. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Designer Tinker Hatfield made his second contribution to the Air Jordan line with the Air Jordan 4, which is one of the series’ most revered along with his designs of the Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 11. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Architect Ma Yansong created separate designs for Exposition Park and Treasure Island. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

There were a lot of old lamps, some of which had imaginative and peculiar designs, though many were also just plain ugly. — Lydia Davis, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

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

Caron Technology designs and assembles various preparation systems that operate before the cutting process. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 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

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