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patterning

verb

Definition of patterningnext
present participle of pattern
1
as in modeling

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2
as in variegating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterning
  1. shaping
  2. striping
  3. tailoring
  4. speckling
  5. matching
  6. dappling
  7. conditioning
  8. marbling
Verb
  • The livestream will be one of the highlights of The Women Shaping Latin Music, the 2026 edition of Music Connects Us, Amazon Music’s annual celebration of the artists, sounds and cultural movements shaping Latin music.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The meditative moment echoes the themes at the heart of the design, reflecting the beauty of shaping something over time through patience, care and intention, Birkenstock noted.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of shaping
Verb
  • Construction crews still need to complete electrical, landscaping and drainage work, along with striping on Highway 50, Ochoa-Sanchez said.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Roundabouts now are less likely to have multiple lanes, striping has changed, and entrances to the circles have slightly sharper curves to slow down motorists.
    — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of striping
Verb
  • Students are tailoring resumes to specific job descriptions, emphasizing relevant skills and using language that aligns with the position.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Commercial applications for advanced nuclear US technology developers are increasingly tailoring reactor designs for industrial customers rather than traditional electric utilities.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tailoring
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  • Black renders the majority of the sneaker, but red rears its head again through speckling on the midsole, TPU flyplate, full medial Swoosh and lining.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And this image has no shortage of suns, with twinkling stars speckling the entire cosmic landscape, diffraction spikes and all.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of speckling
Verb
  • Instead of focusing on matching everything, think about mixing pieces, advise Kevin Kaminski and Alexis Pew, the founders of the architecture and interior design firm Kaminski + Pew.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The roll-down blinds are also made from matching wool felt, while the floor benefits from boat deck-style teak planks.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of matching
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  • With the light dappling down from a sunroof, my dress was presented in all her glory.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Gaze out the viewing window to forest views, and wake up to sunlight dappling the geometric ceiling.
    — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of dappling
Verb
  • Sensitive complexions get extra TLC from soothing Centella asiatica, antioxidant-rich green tea, and conditioning lysine.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • And for many Bears pass catchers who have never played with a quarterback quite like Williams, conditioning themselves — both mentally and physically — has become part of the process.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of conditioning
Verb
  • The meat on the bones varies in thickness and, thanks to marbling and tough connective tissue, short ribs are ideal for slow cooking.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • To create marbling, run a table knife (or wooden skewer) through the batters in a swirling motion.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
Definition of marbling
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“Patterning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterning. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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