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

When that didn’t work, Dawn stencilled shapes onto white paper. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

For decades, letter shapes have been used to sum up the economy, especially following major downturns. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

The tricky part is that cats come in all shapes, sizes and levels of floof, so the number on the scale does not always tell the full story. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Rather than simply accessorizing an outfit, these pieces play with unexpected proportions, shapes, textures and materials to become part of the look itself. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Like the True Temp Plush Pillow, the ComfortFit is available in three shapes — classic, curved and ultimate — to suit different sleep styles. — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Repetitive motifs in various shapes were her trademark, resembling netting, swirls or worms, but most often dots, dancing proudly on her canvases or as sparkling balls or dots of light in her installations in all their vibrant, psychedelic glory. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Each movement creates a distinct electrical circuit between neighboring blocks, changing shapes and even automatically tracking its own transformation. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

The projections can take whatever physical form a ring-bearer wills, and some powerful Lanterns have conjured the shapes of living beings, though sentience is another matter. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Told through Bearden’s own words and archives, the film reintroduces a towering yet underrecognized modernist, athlete, and activist whose influence still shapes contemporary culture. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

But a clash of opinions between two talented individuals with the right values can be positive because open debate shapes better decisions. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

How Independent Filmmakers Are Taking Back Control That belief in creating new opportunities also shapes how Howery thinks about independent film. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Kids nutrition, the food habits children build at home, shapes how ready students are to focus, learn and get through the school day. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

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

Our work examines how school funding shapes educational opportunities for students in Michigan. — Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Olivia Rodrigo has used the iconic Glossier brow gel, which visibly defines, thickens, and shapes brow hairs while leaving them soft and flexible. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026