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
Featuring a blend of historic pieces with contemporary works by local artists, the exhibition highlights wide-ranging interpretations of form, geometry and place.
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
This medieval manuscript, dating the to the 10th century, includes copies of the writings of Archimedes of Syracuse, a Greek mathematician and scientist who laid the foundations of modern calculus, geometry and fundamental physics.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Math might seem far removed from interior design, but geometry is often the secret behind homes that sing.
—Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 7 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
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
This medieval manuscript, dating the to the 10th century, includes copies of the writings of Archimedes of Syracuse, a Greek mathematician and scientist who laid the foundations of modern calculus, geometry and fundamental physics.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Math might seem far removed from interior design, but geometry is often the secret behind homes that sing.
—Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 7 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geometry
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This means that your desire to whip things in shape at home or with a family member might be ill-timed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Let collaboration shape a strong plan.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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While candidates’ visions for how to best resist ICE differ, the leading candidates have said the agency can’t continue in its current form.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometry. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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