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

Additionally, thin or fragile skin can tear or simply not hold designs as well as younger, more elastic skin. — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Gaurav Gupta’s designs are often worn at the Grammys and Cannes Film Festival red carpets. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Based on the current designs, the brick church’s structure will be preserved, and the buildings will be attached with a lobby. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Scott’s first collection for Proenza Schouler builds on the brand’s signature designs while introducing her own creative direction. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Even the smaller on-device version can adapt to new robot designs with just a few hours of movement data, or around 200 examples. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026

The first phase of the CCA program has already progressed into production with two different autonomous drone designs. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

This rug takes inspiration from classic heirloom designs for a sense of history in your space without feeling too formal. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

In the past, euro notes avoided references to any single country’s culture, but many of these latest designs aim to tell stories about the continent. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026

Verb

Graham is the unabashed matriarch of the flock, who every year chooses the destination, books the hut, plans the menu, does meal prep, and designs the commemorative T-shirts. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

Bryan Reisberg, who designs travel backpacks for dogs and shares stories of walking around New York carrying adoptable pets, will also be on the series. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Besides teaching, Janice Minabe offers costume workshops and designs her daughter’s competition wear, including the towering headdress, which is likened to balancing a small floral garden on top of the skull. — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026

The Canadian company designs and produces products including HVAC controls, humidifiers and heaters. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

While no awards have been publicly announced, reports from the Journal and the New York Times say one of the biggest beneficiaries would be Westinghouse, which designs nuclear reactors sold overseas. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 July 2026

The transformation is striking, thanks to architect Rie Azuma, who designs every Hoshinoya property with respect to its singular conditions and environment. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

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