Synonyms of shapes

shapes 1 of 2

noun

plural of shape

1

as in forms

the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance

that part of the state is known as the panhandle because of its shape

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forms
• figures
• silhouettes
• geometries
• fashions
• configurations
• outlines
• contours
• layouts
• conformations
• designs
• skeletons
• patterns
• profiles
• casts
• shells
• frames
• organizations
• formats
• frameworks
• plans
• arrangements
• setups
• makeups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• materials
• substances
• matters
• compositions
• stuff
• raw materials

2

as in physiques

the type of body that a person has

some specialty clothing stores sell clothing that suits people that have a particular shape

Synonyms & Similar Words

• physiques
• figures
• forms
• habits
• builds
• frames
• structures
• constitutions
• anatomies

shapes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shape

1

as in adapts

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation

a dress shaped to the customer's particular figure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adapts
• adjusts
• tailors
• conforms
• suits
• puts
• conditions
• edits
• fashions
• fits
• customizes
• accommodates
• patterns
• prepares
• matches
• doctors
• models
• transforms
• bends
• acclimatizes
• alters
• acclimates
• modifies
• squares
• tunes
• converts
• roots
• gears
• readjusts
• equips
• establishes
• corrects
• harmonizes
• reworks
• attunes
• orients
• orientates
• revises
• redesigns
• seasons
• primes
• trains
• readapts
• accustoms
• recycles
• recasts
• hardens
• regulates
• remakes
• remodels
• familiarizes
• phases
• refashions
• reclaims
• habituates
• reinvents
• rigs
• acquaints
• refigures
• rehearses
• refocuses
• inures
• naturalizes
• makes over
• settles
• revamps
• toughens
• registers
• readies
• rejiggers
• habilitates
• fiddles (with)
• reengineers
• refits
• redoes
• redevelops
• fine-tunes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misadjusts

2

as in designs

to work out the details of (something) in advance

over the winter the committee shaped the company's new marketing strategy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• designs
• plans
• plots
• prepares
• charts
• organizes
• arranges
• outlines
• budgets
• calculates
• maps (out)
• schemes (out)
• projects
• devises
• choreographs
• blueprints
• frames
• lays out
• drafts
• strategizes (about)
• figures
• sketches
• contemplates
• intrigues
• concerts
• conspires
• contrives
• intends
• machinates
• means
• has on
• aims
• gets up
• premeditates
• meditates
• puts up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shapes

Noun

Look at the jagged lines, the geometric shapes, the neon colour schemes, the tall collars, the billowing short sleeves. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Seen in relaxed shapes and often layered or paired with unexpected colors, the pattern feels ironically cool, rather than preppy. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2026

To that end, the firm drew inspiration from the shapes of farmland structures and conceived a cluster of interconnected buildings that flow from one to another with a series of hallways. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

This Staud tote proves the jelly bag trend works beyond mini bags and novelty shapes. — Sanika Achrekar, Glamour, 2 July 2026

Some are molded into corn on the cob, celery and rhubarb shapes. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Its waist-cinching, high-rise structure shapes and smooths, while its stretchy, yet compression-like fabric adds extra comfort. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 1 July 2026

The home page is divided into panels of various sizes and shapes, mostly filled with statistics and information about your subscription. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026

Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere. — Adam Lark, Scientific American, 28 June 2026

Verb

That thinking shapes everything from the park's easy-to-navigate layout and lower-height attractions to signage placed at kids' eye level. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Remember, your perspective shapes your reality—choose to see opportunities over obstacles. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Following the death of a close friend in a car accident as a teenager, Evans gained perspective that still shapes him today. — Anthony Aguirre, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

As climate change increasingly shapes our daily lives, LGBTQ+ communities deserve a seat at the table, not only because we are affected by these challenges, but because our perspectives can help build more equitable and resilient solutions. — Isabella Montealegre, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns. — ABC News, 27 June 2026

Taurus April 20 – May 20 A conversation shapes how your work proceeds. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026

That distinction matters because perception often shapes public behavior more than science. — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 26 June 2026