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as in motifs
a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)
a coverlet with a nosegay of tiny pink roses as the pattern
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as in habits
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her daily pattern begins with coffee and a bagel every morning for breakfast
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as in routines
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
with her, everything must be done strictly according to pattern
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as in layouts
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
many of the artist's paintings use the same pattern of a lone figure surrounded by a vast landscape
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as in models
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as in stripes
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Recent Examples of patterns
Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The more these patterns are put into practice, the more Arsenal can threaten teams, but these bounce/wall passes have another purpose and other players can slot in.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But if this cool blue isn’t your style, choose from 21 other patterns, including holiday themes.
—Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
And in 1908, the university’s first female student discovers, through the lens of photography, sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
With each key unique and at least the length of the plaintext, no analysis could discern letter frequency or find common patterns.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The team used machine learning models to train SHIELD to recognize different attack patterns.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The same patterns seen in attacks on Google, LVMH and others have now reached the auto industry in a serious way.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Other Club stocks like DuPont have undergone similar patterns.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Little kids will enjoy its pre-programmed songs and dances, while older kids can use a smart app to program new movement patterns and routines.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The more these patterns are put into practice, the more Arsenal can threaten teams, but these bounce/wall passes have another purpose and other players can slot in.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But if this cool blue isn’t your style, choose from 21 other patterns, including holiday themes.
—Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
And in 1908, the university’s first female student discovers, through the lens of photography, sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
With each key unique and at least the length of the plaintext, no analysis could discern letter frequency or find common patterns.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The team used machine learning models to train SHIELD to recognize different attack patterns.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The same patterns seen in attacks on Google, LVMH and others have now reached the auto industry in a serious way.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Other Club stocks like DuPont have undergone similar patterns.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterns
Noun
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Plants and natural forms are not afterthoughts, but recurring motifs.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Derrick Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; David Shrigley featured wit and humor through banana motifs and Hattie Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tipping habits and even allowances are also feeling the brunt of rising prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And even as people's viewing habits aren't the same as in 2000, there's still so much interest in these shows online.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Little kids will enjoy its pre-programmed songs and dances, while older kids can use a smart app to program new movement patterns and routines.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Last to mention is that there appears to be some lucky energy, either around your employment, routines or physical health.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Inside, high ceilings, open-plan layouts, and walls of glass create a bright, airy interior that brings the surrounding landscape into every room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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Already, three in 10 advertisers are using Gen AI creative tools to tick off laborious tasks, like automatically adjusting images, copy and layouts for different ad placements in seconds.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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In September, Border Patrol agents averaged roughly 279 apprehensions per day along the Southwest border — about 8,300 for the month — marking a 95% drop from the previous administration’s daily average of about 5,110 between February 2021 and December 2024, according to CBP figures.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Living Well, Personified THE WELL Coconut Grove encourages slower transitions, moments of pause, and daily rituals that nourish residents holistically.—
The Well Coconut Grove,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the emphasis was placed on its lore and rituals as well as the Sphinx-like decision making of the show’s creator, showrunner, and executive producer, Lorne Michaels.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wet grass can clog your mower, leave ruts in the soil, and raise the risk of lawn diseases.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Then, good teams are able to get out of those ruts faster.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those attributes — earning Piccioli a reputation in fashion as one of its great romantics — were also apparent in his designs for Balenciaga, which incorporated plenty of thoughtful details that referenced the archive.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The coveted lineup boasts warm wood pieces, modern designs, clean lines, and accessible price points that offer a calming, cohesive aesthetic.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Patterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterns. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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