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

David Shnaiderov, who directs the Nuclear Quantum division at Quantum X Labs, pointed out that simulating particle transport is useless without a practical way to represent real physical shapes. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

If using a Satsuma, peel it by hand, remove any particularly thick, stringy bits or pieces of pith, and then cut it into similar shapes. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Sometimes the second layers of the business become more specific, whether that’s certain colors, shapes or styles. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Equinix, by contrast, rents out space in its facilities to customers of all shapes and sizes that can run servers on a variety of compute platforms, from Nvidia to AMD. — Isabel O'Brien,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

The house was the only one that was still standing; all the others have disintegrated into abstract shapes. — Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

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

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

Verb

Its price shapes inflation and household spending, making virtually every investor exposed to its swings directly or otherwise, said market watchers. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

The best time to shop farmers market stalls Timing shapes the whole experience. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026

Trustworthiness beliefs also aren’t the only thing that shapes whether someone follows expert advice. — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Her experience building trust and helping people in underserved rural communities navigate healthcare shapes her views on AI in healthcare. — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

That research shapes the memorabilia, local performers and, at the cafes, even parts of the menus. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

Her Photography explores how Big city shapes the emotional reality of her generation. — Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

The silhouette features a structured front wall that shapes the forefoot and recalls the form of a ballet shoe. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

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