PATTERNING Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

patterning

verb

Definition of patterning

present participle of pattern

as in modeling

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

misadjusting

as in variegating

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Verb

But now politics and policy are shaping the way capital is flowing in the world.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
With Election Day approaching, voters in Delaware County said a range of issues is shaping their decisions, from the economy and inflation to border security and crime.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 2 Nov. 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

That might mean tailoring the way the company tells its story or responds to a client’s questions.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Changing course so close to the early-decision deadline can be difficult for applicants who have spent months tailoring their applications to a specific Cornell school, a distinctive part of the university's application process, according to Beaton.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailoring

Verb

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

He was found later that same day near the Alabama state line, unharmed but dressed as a girl to obscure his appearance, after authorities tracked a vehicle matching a description given by Mateo’s mother.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
With help from stylist Law Roach, Zendaya wore the same butter-yellow, brown and white Lanvin string bikini top and matching low-rise, wide-leg pants Berry wore to the film’s New York premiere.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of matching

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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