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
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  • Endorsements shaping the race Gilbert, Jones and Meek are walking into the race with key endorsements.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The poem built the template for the Hero’s Journey, shaping literature’s approach to character, adventure and conflict in a narrative that encompasses mortals, gods and monsters, history and mythology, tests and triumphs.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of shaping
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  • Despite the many hazards, backyard cookouts have survived–and thankfully techniques evolved into a greener, cleaner, high-tech art and science without striping away the basic principles of cooking under the stars with fire.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Definition of striping
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  • For over nine years, Bieber has been obsessively tailoring all of her clothing to get her streamlined, minimalist look.
    — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • Design for Your Routine Having sources of inspiration is important, but tailoring your favorite ideas to feel realistic for your individual space and lifestyle is even more crucial.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 12 July 2026
Definition of tailoring
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  • Last month’s Salesman release deviated from the historic pair’s colorblocking ever so slightly with the midsole making greater use of red, but no such deviation is see on the sole of Awake’s (speckling excluded).
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of speckling
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  • Austria, under Ralf Rangnick, play fluid, relentless football but Jordan made a decent fist of their first World Cup match, creating nine chances despite having just 37 per cent possession and matching Austria’s 11 shot attempts.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • In the series of photos, Brooks, 30, showed off her wedding look — a matching pink halter and skirt set with pink bow pumps — and shared a grainy Polaroid picture of her and Hemsworth, 36.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of matching
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  • Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
  • The ballpark’s roof was open, the sun still dappling the downtown Miami skyline beyond left field at the start -- a beautiful tableau.
    — Greg Cote Updated March 27, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Definition of dappling
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  • Most are used for stimulating scalp massages that help stimulate blood circulation to hair follicles while deeply moisturizing and conditioning the hair and scalp simultaneously.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of conditioning
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  • To create marbling, run a table knife (or wooden skewer) through the batters in a swirling motion.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
  • Additionally, unlike traditional bleaching which tends to give fabrics a flat look, Zero allows marbling.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of marbling
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