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

In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

The area is charming, with the houses themselves a mishmash of shapes of colors—miniature, red roof dwellings decorated with wooden panels are piled next to slim, towering town houses embellished with sweeping bay windows. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

The film stays close to a fragile father daughter relationship and observes how denial shapes intimacy. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

This is the paradox that shapes effective PR strategy in 2026. — Ohad Ben Artzi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The challenge is not limited to the number of shapes that can be tested. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Use contrasting textures, colors, and shapes to create depth and visual interest. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026

Fountains come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, but no matter how big or small, these types of water features give any yard a sense of grandeur. — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

View gallery - 6 images Modern projectors come in all shapes and sizes, but the Fujifilm Z line stands out from the crowd. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Culture shapes the employee behaviors necessary to execute on strategies. — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The Central Solenoid at ITER is designed to generate a powerful magnetic field that steers and shapes an intensely hot, energy-producing plasma that looks like a cloud. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026

That perspective shapes the way Ben’s Beauty welcomes every client. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2026

The labor battle continued through the 20th century and shapes the socioeconomic makeup of West Virginia today. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Metaphor shapes how events are understood, often determining the outcome before the battle has even been fought. — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Air Force One is a symbol of presidential power, but its problems only reinforce the fact that technology shapes the presidency. — Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Physical retail is having a moment because of Gen Z, not despite them, and how a store looks on camera now shapes who walks through the door. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

That difference in design philosophy shapes nearly every part of the two aircraft, from their stealth and engines to their weapons, sensors, and operational roles. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026