Synonyms of patterns

patterns 1 of 2

noun

plural of pattern

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motifs
• figures
• designs
• ornaments
• motives
• decorations
• devices
• adornments
• schemes
• embellishments
• trims
• frills
• caparisons
• garnishes

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• habits
• rituals
• practices
• ways
• tricks
• customs
• tendencies
• routines
• fashions
• styles
• inclinations
• modes
• habitudes
• characteristics
• addictions
• traits
• wonts
• proclivities
• manners
• usages
• grooves
• conventions
• dispositions
• forms
• bags
• sets
• uses
• regimes
• turns
• ruts
• attributes
• mores
• bents
• regimens
• affectations
• drills
• peculiarities
• tenors
• poses
• quirks
• singularities
• eccentricities
• tics
• airs
• deportments
• rotes
• oddities
• kinks
• jog trots
• marks

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• routines
• ruts
• grooves
• grinds
• habits
• drills
• techniques
• methods
• locksteps
• strategies
• rotes
• practices
• procedures
• traditions
• treadmills
• styles
• programs
• regimens
• plans
• customs
• approaches
• policies
• designs
• schemes
• manners
• fashions
• tricks
• ways
• housekeepings
• daily dozens
• tacks
• conventions
• wonts

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layouts
• designs
• formats
• compositions
• motifs
• themes
• arrangements
• forms
• configurations
• constellations
• makeups
• getups
• ordonnances

patterns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pattern

1

as in models

Related Words

• models
• shapes
• conditions
• fashions
• matches
• gears
• adapts
• tailors
• adjusts
• customizes
• suits
• edits
• doctors
• tunes
• conforms
• squares
• fits
• roots
• readjusts
• accommodates
• attunes
• harmonizes
• puts
• acclimates
• corrects
• acclimatizes
• readapts
• establishes
• orientates
• orients
• seasons
• primes
• familiarizes
• alters
• transforms
• acquaints
• refashions
• equips
• redesigns
• rehearses
• prepares
• recasts
• modifies
• inures
• reworks
• remodels
• recycles
• settles
• converts
• revises
• remakes
• reinvents
• refigures
• hardens
• refocuses
• makes over
• toughens
• revamps
• reclaims
• reengineers
• redoes
• refits
• rejiggers
• redevelops

Dissimilar Words

• misadjusts

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as in stripes

Related Words

• stripes
• mottles
• variegates
• speckles
• streaks
• flecks
• specks
• dapples
• checkers
• striates
• tones (down)
• marbles
• polychromes
• daubs
• embrowns
• dyes
• pigments
• brightens
• colors
• lightens
• tints
• paints
• tinges
• darkens
• stains
• tinctures
• bepaints

Dissimilar Words

• decolorizes
• bleaches
• whitens
• blanches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patterns

Noun

Hurts starts by looking at small details, identifies patterns and then forms general theories that drive his questions. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Large language models can generate tailored customer communications, while machine learning frameworks can analyze browsing patterns. — Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Many scientists, however, have expressed fears that solar geoengineering could have disastrous global implications, including dramatically altering weather patterns. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Moving to a 12-inch format would allow manufacturers to get more productivity from the lithography process while reducing constraints associated with producing increasingly complex chip patterns. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

The goal, instead, is to build a system that can investigate a business, find important patterns and eventually help teams turn those findings into repeatable processes. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

The report said people have not returned to their pre-enforcement travel patterns. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Controlling the two sides together drives the robot forward, while changing their activation patterns creates asymmetric thrust for steering. — New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026

The supply shortage for memory and components shows few signs of abating, signaling that gadgets may be more expensive going forward, permanently changing demand patterns and competition. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026