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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
Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
In a city, the faintest stars disappear, leaving only the brightest patterns.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 May 2026
Cities and counties understand their infrastructure, housing needs, traffic patterns, and long-term goals better than the state does.
—Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Infrastructure patterns are another hurdle.
—Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Experiment at scale, treat deployment as a learning function, and build the patterns that industries with less room to borrow will eventually adopt.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The researchers took ordinary metal rings and precisely shaped them into specific patterns designed to produce distinct ultrasonic frequencies when struck.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
The high school baseball season tends to have a slower start due to inconsistent weather patterns in April, and then picks up in intensity around mid-May.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Democrats face an optimistic midterm outlook based on historical patterns showing the party out of power gains substantial House seats and Trump’s approval rating hovering around 40%, well below the 50% threshold that portends political trouble for a president’s party.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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In interviews, representatives of some companies told me about their algorithms’ abilities to reveal patterns that impressions alone cannot.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
In a city, the faintest stars disappear, leaving only the brightest patterns.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 May 2026
Cities and counties understand their infrastructure, housing needs, traffic patterns, and long-term goals better than the state does.
—Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Infrastructure patterns are another hurdle.
—Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Experiment at scale, treat deployment as a learning function, and build the patterns that industries with less room to borrow will eventually adopt.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The researchers took ordinary metal rings and precisely shaped them into specific patterns designed to produce distinct ultrasonic frequencies when struck.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
The high school baseball season tends to have a slower start due to inconsistent weather patterns in April, and then picks up in intensity around mid-May.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Democrats face an optimistic midterm outlook based on historical patterns showing the party out of power gains substantial House seats and Trump’s approval rating hovering around 40%, well below the 50% threshold that portends political trouble for a president’s party.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterns
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It was created for her royal tour of Australia in 1954 and reveals white and yellow wattle blossom motifs to honor her first visit to the country as queen.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fruit motifs are a bright and cheerful way to add a little retro charm to a tablescape or bar cart.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Uranus in your 6th House of Work can disrupt plans or routines without much warning.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The result is closer to a private members club that happens to be a place to stay—a refreshing alternative for the frequent Paris traveler eager to remove themself from the tourist crush and keep up their own work and fitness routines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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Corner layouts maximize seating without sacrificing flow.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those include sites like Bonneville Point – where emigrants got their first glimpse of the Boise River Valley and trail ruts can be seen – and Three Island Crossing State Park, named for the most crucial and challenging river crossing in the state.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, tilling wet soil can do more harm than good by creating dense soil layers and deep ruts.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the night, Taylor was outfitted in Calvin Klein Collection custom designs.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
3 May 2026
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Originally, the designs were for everything to be about toys.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Patterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterns. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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