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

Does the recruiter assess candidate fit, or does the system flag emotional patterns that override human judgment? — Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 1 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

Eclectic with bold colors and patterns, the style balances the feeling of a grand-scale grandmother's parlor with vibrant, theatrical drama. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Your symptoms may not make sense individually, but patterns can become much clearer over time. — Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

To better hone the London assortment, Perrin-Faivre said the company utilized e-commerce insights and cross-border shopping patterns. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

For a more modern aesthetic, look towards materials placed in simple, symmetrical patterns. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

While mosquitoes are remarkably adaptable animals, scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that their numbers and territory are expanding as the planet warms and weather patterns change. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Warm, Cozy, and Inviting Rosy hues, scalloped edges, and floral patterns are synonymous with romance books because of the warm, fluttery feeling a good love story leaves the reader with. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026