as in shape
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 geometry
Today, nearly ten years after the first super shoe was created, the fundamental materials and design (foam, plate, and midsole geometry) are largely understood and optimized, making meaningful progress difficult.
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Cory Smith, Outside, 8 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
However, the geometry of each bear’s face – the arrangement of key features like their eyes and nose – remains relatively stable over seasons and years.
—Emily Wanderer, The Conversation, 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
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Cory Smith, Outside, 8 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
However, the geometry of each bear’s face – the arrangement of key features like their eyes and nose – remains relatively stable over seasons and years.
—Emily Wanderer, The Conversation, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geometry
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About Modern Work Spaces Hackl says that efficient workflows are still the primary goal, but the concept has changed in a way that blurs the lines of the classic three-sided shape.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The brand notes that, thanks to durable materials, the mat will retain its shape, color, and absorbency for more than 100 washes — that’s up to 2 years of weekly washes.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Freezing fog makes driving, boating, flying, and other forms of transportation particularly hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometry. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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