PATTERNING Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

patterning

verb

Definition of patterning

present participle of pattern

as in modeling

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Relevance

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misadjusting

as in variegating

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Verb

Only 24 and with room to grow, but also real pedigree, Nico felt like the perfect, window-shaping addition.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
This bra uses flexible jelly support for shaping and providing a natural-looking boost, while higher side bands offer more coverage around the underarms and back.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaping

Verb

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
Last month, the city approved a contract for on-call signage and striping contractor services for up to $900,000 in projects, according to City Council documents.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of striping

Verb

Built in the mid-18th century as the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, 1 Savile Row later housed a diamond merchant and then the Royal Geographical Society before becoming a tailoring house in 1912.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Beyond these general recommendations, though, tailoring meal timing to your specific internal rhythms can be more complicated.

— Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailoring

Verb

Winfrey wore an all-white outfit consisting of a tweed jacket layered over a white tee, which was tucked into matching pants.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Testing competing superconductors under matching conditions can help isolate differences caused by the materials themselves.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of matching

Verb

The formula is also packed with moisture-binding ingredients, including sodium lactate, PCA, and sodium PCA, alongside conditioning polymers that boost shine, softness, and manageability.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
The room in its entirety is tasked with conditioning the work; in this sense, all the work in the museum becomes site-specific.

— Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 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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