PATTERNS Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

patterns 1 of 2

noun

plural of pattern

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

as in models

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misadjusts

as in stripes

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Recent Examples of patterns

Noun

But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family. —

Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026 Original details like fireplaces rub shoulders with custom carpets in graphic patterns. —

Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 This classic shape comes in 13 different patterns, textures, and shades, including a trendy butter yellow. —

Tessa Petak, InStyle, 31 May 2026 White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload. —

Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026 Alongside the tectonic activity, Obiero says changing weather patterns in southwestern Ethiopia are likely a significant factor, increasing inflow into the lake through the Omo river, its major tributary. —

Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026 Seeing these patterns builds awareness of what’s driving your responses. —

Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 The technique exploits a material’s crystal structure to create nanoscale patterns directly onto hard materials used in devices, including silica. —

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026 It’s also tied in tightly with the leftist movement, attending DSA members said, fulfilling the ideological patterns of coming up with ways to save the world as a small group of individuals fighting powers bigger than themselves. —

Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026

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The parking garage will be accessible through the hotel entrance on North Main Street, and will be branded with images of cowboys and other Western motifs, according to renderings submitted to the city.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026