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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
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Petroleum engineers have spent recent years documenting, through the Society of Petroleum Engineers, how models built on top of or in place of the decline curve improve forecast accuracy, processing more data and finding patterns the standard equations miss.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Summer-like sea breeze patterns continue on Sunday in Central Florida, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Katie Garch said.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
While a classic black bikini is a beach staple, Hurley has a rotating collection of swimsuits that come in several intricate patterns and colors.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Water supply and treatment is a third, including drought-resilient supply, leak reduction, and systems built for the rainfall patterns of the next thirty years rather than the last thirty.
—Ravi S. Bhalla, Fortune, 13 June 2026
While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
The microfiber quilt is fully reversible and available in a variety of patterns, including botanical, striped, polka dot, and chevron designs.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Choose between 20 colors and patterns, including a fun leopard print.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Noun
Disqualifying factors for Safe Street workers include a history of arson, rape or crimes involving children; active warrants, probation or parole violations; or any patterns of criminal conduct that suggest the person is an active risk to public safety, Mavronis said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Petroleum engineers have spent recent years documenting, through the Society of Petroleum Engineers, how models built on top of or in place of the decline curve improve forecast accuracy, processing more data and finding patterns the standard equations miss.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Summer-like sea breeze patterns continue on Sunday in Central Florida, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Katie Garch said.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
While a classic black bikini is a beach staple, Hurley has a rotating collection of swimsuits that come in several intricate patterns and colors.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Water supply and treatment is a third, including drought-resilient supply, leak reduction, and systems built for the rainfall patterns of the next thirty years rather than the last thirty.
—Ravi S. Bhalla, Fortune, 13 June 2026
While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
The microfiber quilt is fully reversible and available in a variety of patterns, including botanical, striped, polka dot, and chevron designs.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Choose between 20 colors and patterns, including a fun leopard print.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterns
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The 10-piece capsule includes styles showcasing full-bleed artwork and individual elements throughout, including fisherman, sunbather and cowboy motifs.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Almost all Erica Tanov sheets have custom embroidery, and this set’s design takes inspiration from Palestinian motifs.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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Tomato Spacing By Plant Type Tomatoes are classified into two main groups, determinate and indeterminate, according to their growth and fruit production habits.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Unfortunately, sometimes the brain is too efficient, leading us to cling to false information and unproductive habits while ignoring information that could clearly benefit us.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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What started as private, playful clips for her family quickly became a platform to share her style, routines and insights from her cancer journey.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Her namesake line, Shani Darden Skin Care, extends her studio expertise into transformative, everyday home routines.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
7 Dec. 2025
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Families will also appreciate the larger room layouts and pullout couch options in select suites, which make traveling with kids a little less chaotic and a lot more comfortable.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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During Europe this meant working through the layouts with our art director Andrew Flynn, first on the phone, and later, over email.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Understanding how fragrance shapes that first impression is the difference between a house that looks nice and a home that people remember.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The spring-fed San Marcos River shapes nearly everything about the city, from tubing and paddleboarding to the deep sense of nostalgia many Texans carry for Aquarena Springs, the former springside attraction famous for its glass-bottom boat rides and mermaid shows.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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But the real secret lies in the tomato sauce that stripes the center and top of the loaf, which is spiked with red wine.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Its beauty lies in repetition, in comfort and in the quiet rituals of everyday life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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If anything, today encourages you to experiment with your schedule, work habits, wellness rituals or daily responsibilities in a way that actually supports and inspires you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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“Patterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterns. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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