patterns 1 of 2

noun

plural of pattern
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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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patterns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pattern
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as in models

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as in stripes

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Recent Examples of patterns
Noun
The small spaces between leaves will dapple patterns of the eclipse phase on the ground. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The rise in deadly crashes has some drivers concerned about navigating the construction zone, particularly with lane shifts and changing traffic patterns. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The projections are a combination of the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns. — Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The team tracked the lost tubers using ground patterns, Wright said. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026 Leaning even more into the vintage patterns and textiles that shaped her inaugural capsule, the designer particularly emphasized florals applied in repeating motifs, geometric stripes, plaids, and checkered prints. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026 The Amazon helps regulate climate and rainfall patterns and stores vast amounts of carbon that, if released, could further accelerate global warming. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Researchers followed 94 participants using phones that recorded Bluetooth proximity and calling patterns. — Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 But the margins and regional vote patterns could be interesting. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterns
  1. motifs
  2. habits
  3. routines
  4. layouts
  5. shapes
  6. stripes
  7. figures
  8. rituals
Noun
  • The church’s nave is decorated in the incredibly intricate Manueline style – motifs that pay tribute to the sea trade that made Portugal rich.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
  • His designs were distinguished by adventurous use of color and unconventional materials, often incorporating motifs drawn from nature, animals and the fantastical.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • The Virgo Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, making tasks, health habits, and schedules more noticeable.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Then there are other habits that help to improve cognitive health and overall health.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of habits
Noun
  • But the upward trajectory will surely end soon, and as teams become more familiar with the various routines, the specialist coaches must start to earn their money in the defensive penalty area.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Organizations often spend substantial energy articulating ambitious outcomes while devoting less attention to the routines that make those outcomes possible.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of routines
Noun
  • Standard rooms already feel generous by Vegas standards, and suites step up to apartment-like layouts, with separate living areas that make longer stays or work trips more comfortable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Bitsight says the operators also used computer vision to help the bots locate ads when webpage layouts changed.
    — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of layouts
Verb
  • But in some of the most critical races that will help decide control of the next Congress, several Democrats are openly sharing how their faith shapes them and their politics.
    — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In both his standup and his previous role on Ramy, Way is matter-of-fact about how living with muscular dystrophy shapes his relationships and sense of self.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of shapes
Verb
  • Opt for scalloped French tips with blue fresco detailing, or stripes the color of the Tuscan sun.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Definition of stripes
Noun
  • Team-mate Mbaye has also been discussed this summer but senior Liverpool figures insist their interest has only been exploratory to date and strongly dismissed suggestions that personal terms have already been agreed with the 18-year-old.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The past year has seen the first prosecutions of soldiers and military figures using classified knowledge to make money on these prediction markets.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • That idea may be resonating at a moment when consumers are increasingly looking for rituals, not just another capsule to add to an already crowded supplement routine.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archwell Productions partnered with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Films on the doc about one of America’s most cherished rituals, Girl Scout Cookie season.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rituals

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“Patterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterns. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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