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
Cutting fabrication time and cost The new method is capable of producing complex geometries and structures larger than the printing equipment itself.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Our test prints cover a wide range of real-world scenarios, from fine-detail calibration plates and dimensional-accuracy blocks to functional parts and more complex geometries like lattice baskets and overhang tests.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Other geometries, such as the shape of a Pringles chip, can have angle sums of less than 180 degrees.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
Potier decodes that practically illegible document and creates a 3-D realization that grows from a fantastically complex swirl of interlocking geometries.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
It’s partitioned by a long, tiled bar along the left wall, situated behind the hearth and its surrounding oval counter and framed, aesthetically, by double Moroccan doors painted in hypnotic geometries.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Here, the material forms elegant geometries that support the ceramic surface, making a statement while remaining durable and weatherproof.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Beyond creating individual landmarks, Gehry is celebrated for pioneering the use of advanced digital modeling software in architecture, allowing his studio to realize complex geometries that once seemed impossible to build.
—David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
What matters is the strange beauty of the thing — the overall geometries, the balances of shapes, the lines and twists of the wires, the cryptic dialogue with fabrics.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Our test prints cover a wide range of real-world scenarios, from fine-detail calibration plates and dimensional-accuracy blocks to functional parts and more complex geometries like lattice baskets and overhang tests.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Other geometries, such as the shape of a Pringles chip, can have angle sums of less than 180 degrees.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
Potier decodes that practically illegible document and creates a 3-D realization that grows from a fantastically complex swirl of interlocking geometries.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
It’s partitioned by a long, tiled bar along the left wall, situated behind the hearth and its surrounding oval counter and framed, aesthetically, by double Moroccan doors painted in hypnotic geometries.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Here, the material forms elegant geometries that support the ceramic surface, making a statement while remaining durable and weatherproof.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Beyond creating individual landmarks, Gehry is celebrated for pioneering the use of advanced digital modeling software in architecture, allowing his studio to realize complex geometries that once seemed impossible to build.
—David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
What matters is the strange beauty of the thing — the overall geometries, the balances of shapes, the lines and twists of the wires, the cryptic dialogue with fabrics.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geometries
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Don’t go over the top and try shapes or anything like that.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Next steps include testing with a wider variety of shapes and weights, and integrating neuromorphic computing to push the system even closer to the real neural circuitry of an octopus.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Siebel Newsom is also behind the California Partners Project, which champions gender equity, but doesn’t receive a salary for that work, according to federal forms.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Floods threaten Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Even if a tropical storm briefly forms in the Gulf, forecasters say the primary threat through midweek will be heavy rainfall, not wind.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Geometries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometries. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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