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

Those capabilities could support missions that face significant constraints under conventional spacecraft designs. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 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 look also continued Lawrence’s affection for Allen’s designs, as well as the rather unexpected but now-trending shade of chartreuse. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 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

Homeowners are moving away from purely visual landscaping and toward multi-sensory designs that incorporate touch, scent and sound for passive therapeutic benefits. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

This year’s Ladurée holiday designs, created by Merle, draw inspiration from Louis XIV, Jean Cocteau and Georges Braque, with nature, mythology and architecture coming together. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

The idea that a child’s chair can do more than offer a place to sit continues to shape new designs. — Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026

Now, breast cancer patients and advocates will be on the runway wearing her designs. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

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

The company designs and sells its own women’s apparel and accessories collection, which has a broad, multigenerational appeal catering to different lifestyles. — David Moin, Footwear News, 27 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

Stuart Burt is casting director, Susan Kulkarni designs costumes, Helen Keane of Campbell Young Associates designs wigs, hair and makeup, and Alex Payne is fight director. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Cole Haan designs its leather sneakers from supple, glossy leather, with plenty of cushioning and traction to boot. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026

Hyperscalers are pouring billions into data centers, and Broadcom, which designs custom AI chips for them, has been one of the biggest beneficiaries. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026