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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  • Careers often carry more of our identity than realized, shaping daily life and self-perception.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In a new subscriber-exclusive newsletter, NBC News’ chief data analyst, Steve Kornacki, will get into the numbers, trends and data shaping the biggest stories heading into the midterms.
    — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaping
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  • Zebra striping works best as one part of a broader, mindful approach to drinking.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of striping
Verb
  • The company has also deployed a cohort of AI adoption coaches who work with small groups of employees for a week, tailoring the curriculum to each person's actual job rather than offering generic training.
    — Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Building genuine connections through networking is now considered more impactful than endlessly tailoring a resume.
    — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 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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  • In December 2020, Kotb, Schiffman and their family rocked around the Christmas tree in matching pajamas.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • From entering the Canadian Open with an 11-18 record in 2026 to playing in the quarters, Alexandrova is one win from matching a career-best result at a WTA 1000.
    — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 9 Aug. 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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  • Another key to success is conditioning American security assistance on a partner’s adherence to the laws of armed conflict.
    — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Kelce, among the vets, returned to team conditioning three weeks after his and Swift’s high-profile wedding.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of conditioning
Verb
  • 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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