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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
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The store houses a Scarf Bar offering designs in cashmere and silk twill in a variety of colors, patterns, textures and more than 30 shades of Burberry check.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Cupshe Eyelet Long-sleeve Crochet Blouse The best way to sidestep wrinkles (in my opinion) is by loading up my suitcase with patterns and textures—much like this crocheted blouse with floral detailing from Amazon.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
In this vein, Sewards recommended formal coaching or working with a physical therapist or trainer on movement patterns that support movements necessary to play, like moving side to side and swinging a racquet repeatedly.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
The city is depicted as a constellation of magic carpets floating through a starry sky, with tile patterns from the original train station worked into the layout.
—Carmen F De Terenzio, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Parents can help ease the impact of daylight saving time on their children by preparing ahead of the change in sleep patterns.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Doing so helps synchronize your body’s internal clock, supporting better metabolism and sleep patterns throughout the day.
—Fran Kritz, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Residents asked questions about street traffic, conflicting projects, TARC patterns and construction noise.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, a slice of the weather patterns aloft can act to focus heavy rainfall over a region, Roth said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The store houses a Scarf Bar offering designs in cashmere and silk twill in a variety of colors, patterns, textures and more than 30 shades of Burberry check.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Cupshe Eyelet Long-sleeve Crochet Blouse The best way to sidestep wrinkles (in my opinion) is by loading up my suitcase with patterns and textures—much like this crocheted blouse with floral detailing from Amazon.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
In this vein, Sewards recommended formal coaching or working with a physical therapist or trainer on movement patterns that support movements necessary to play, like moving side to side and swinging a racquet repeatedly.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
The city is depicted as a constellation of magic carpets floating through a starry sky, with tile patterns from the original train station worked into the layout.
—Carmen F De Terenzio, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Parents can help ease the impact of daylight saving time on their children by preparing ahead of the change in sleep patterns.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Doing so helps synchronize your body’s internal clock, supporting better metabolism and sleep patterns throughout the day.
—Fran Kritz, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Residents asked questions about street traffic, conflicting projects, TARC patterns and construction noise.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterns
Noun
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Despite the epic length, Kinds of Kindness ultimately comes across as a lark, riffing on pet motifs with the help of a game ensemble on triple duty.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Throughout that time, Frédéric Boucheron was fascinated by the natural world — a passion Poulit‑Duquesne and Choisne continue today, visible in collections featuring feather motifs, fluid forms and other designs.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Part of the discrepancy may stem from a recent surge in resources supporting active duty troops’ eating and exercise habits.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Every day, 46-year-old Sharod Knox relies on his nurse and on Wanda Knox, his 69-year-old aunt, to keep him breathing and fed, to monitor his ventilator, and to handle the constant routines that make staying home possible.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Establishing simple daily habits and weekly routines helps kids build independence in problem-solving and self-regulation.—
Ana Homayoun,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Behind the scenes, Meta AI analyzes photo details, like lighting, people and events, to group similar moments and create polished collage layouts automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Having started as a wooden-boat builder in 1956, Italy’s Comitti yard on Lake Como migrated to modern composites in 2002 and now walks the line between classic looks and contemporary layouts.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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But who are the actors who make these figures so frighteningly iconic?—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Reportedly, the company intends to reuse the fundamental robotic core — which houses the complex multimodal interaction and motion-control technology — to create a diverse range of new figures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Read on to learn about some of the pre-pageant superstitions, rituals and traditions maintained by Miss USA contestants from across the country.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Here, 13 modern witches share 13 unique rituals for honoring the spirit of Samhain in style.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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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
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In recent years, there's been a big push to reduce space debris by setting up tracking systems, improving spacecraft and launcher designs, and setting up protocols so that defunct satellites are properly decommissioned before being orbited or sent into a graveyard orbit.—
David Szondy
October 26,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Power suiting, of course, continues to be a defining fall trend, enjoyed by everyone from Demi Moore in Saint Laurent and tailored Thom Browne to Julia Roberts in Versace and Victoria Beckham in her own designs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Patterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterns. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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