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
Rooted in light and geometry, these are jewels which feel empowering in their precision and protective on the body.
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Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
University of Pennsylvania Using intricate geometry found in nature and refined through aerospace and biomedical design, scientists have now 3D-printed these forms into concrete to boost strength and capture carbon – creating a scalable building material that benefits both people and planet.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
Thanks to Oracle Park’s architecture and geometry, the ball took a sharp bounce off the concrete and darted towards left field.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
The other good stuff On its own, a description of the geometry is not especially exciting.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
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Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
University of Pennsylvania Using intricate geometry found in nature and refined through aerospace and biomedical design, scientists have now 3D-printed these forms into concrete to boost strength and capture carbon – creating a scalable building material that benefits both people and planet.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
Thanks to Oracle Park’s architecture and geometry, the ball took a sharp bounce off the concrete and darted towards left field.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
The other good stuff On its own, a description of the geometry is not especially exciting.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for geometry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geometry
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Because the shape was incomplete, the alert was sent out to all of Warren County, and some of Montgomery County, Centerville and Middletown.—
The Enquirer,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Ortiz, whose ban was announced on July 3 and later extended through the end of next month, has been keeping in pitching shape at an independent training facility in town.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The game will raise money for the nonprofit Carver Center for Families, which provides counseling and other forms of support for families.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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For Heredia, business has always been a form of service.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometry. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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