as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
the geometry of Sydney's famed opera house is suggestive of some modernistic sailing ship
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Recent Examples of geometries
The ensuing density of pattern pressing against pattern animates a play of geometries and rhythms that links Keïta’s visual schemas to those of European abstraction.
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Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
There is little evidence that passive underfoot stimulation – textured soles, novel foam geometries or subtle mechanical features – meaningfully improves concentration in healthy adults.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Complex geometries are deployed to resolve atypical spaces including triangles, circles and quadrilaterals that defy conventional rectangular rooms, or furnishings.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Aside from tying elements in a room together, rugs also allow homeowners to experiment with bolder patterns and geometries—without committing to a permanent wall treatment.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Its modular architecture allows custom sizes, voltages, and geometries, enabling unconventional uses such as structural integration into vehicle frames, drones, or chassis designs.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Riemann had introduced a concept that could encompass all possible geometries, in any number of dimensions.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Boissevain’s nature photography captures these in-transition landscapes in vivid hues and alien geometries, from close-ups of jellyfish-like crystal deposits to aerial shots of what scans like the surface of Mars.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
There is little evidence that passive underfoot stimulation – textured soles, novel foam geometries or subtle mechanical features – meaningfully improves concentration in healthy adults.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Complex geometries are deployed to resolve atypical spaces including triangles, circles and quadrilaterals that defy conventional rectangular rooms, or furnishings.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Aside from tying elements in a room together, rugs also allow homeowners to experiment with bolder patterns and geometries—without committing to a permanent wall treatment.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Its modular architecture allows custom sizes, voltages, and geometries, enabling unconventional uses such as structural integration into vehicle frames, drones, or chassis designs.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Riemann had introduced a concept that could encompass all possible geometries, in any number of dimensions.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Boissevain’s nature photography captures these in-transition landscapes in vivid hues and alien geometries, from close-ups of jellyfish-like crystal deposits to aerial shots of what scans like the surface of Mars.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geometries
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For a crafty afternoon, use wire cutters to cut metal hangers into smaller pieces and bend them into small shepherd’s hook shapes to decorate as plant markers.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Best Anthropologie Deals Anthropologie’s whimsical shapes and playful patterns translate seamlessly into its sleepwear department, proving pajamas can be just as stylish and fun as your daytime wardrobe.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Consumers may see relief in other forms, though.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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As with every person who has his name on a book, Mercer was enthusiastic about its content and a simple message of how someone can get through the day without falling victim to drugs, alcohol and the various forms of mental torture.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Geometries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometries. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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