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

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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

The landscaping is designed to blend into the urban landscape, combining pots of various shapes and sizes that house climbing plants, evergreens, Japanese maples, and tropical species. — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026

Fashion is shifting direction, moving away from nondescript minimalist pieces to jewelry that excites—think natural materials, organic shapes, and details that look as though they were gathered during a walk on the beach. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026

The heights and shapes will also change and evolve throughout the season. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

The pioneering artist Julia Scher has focused on the different shapes and meanings of surveillance for decades. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Crabapples come in many different cultivars, sizes, shapes, and even fruit colors. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026

Denim flowers faced with ecru silk, and vice versa, create sculptural shapes in Dior’s collection. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Enrollment challenges are no longer limited to small colleges and each news cycle brings a bevy of new cuts at schools of all shapes, sizes, and selectivity. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 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

Verb

Early mistakes, poorly attended initial events, or outreach strategies that fall flat may become part of a story about iteration and growth that shapes their personal statement or supplemental essays. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Mars activates your 7th House of Partnership, while Saturn shapes your 5th House of Creativity and Pleasure. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

The dentist removes decay, fills the cavity, shapes the tooth, takes an impression and fits a temporary crown. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

The Gulf Stream, which brings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico into the Atlantic Ocean and shapes the climate in the United States as well as Western Europe, is part of that system. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

This creates a vibrant, multicultural social fabric that completely shapes our neighborhoods, faith institutions, and local civic life. — Dale V.c. Holness, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

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