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

This combination will also naturally create unique shapes and proportion play. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Chairs, sofas, and tables with different leg shapes, heights, and orientations create competing lines that make a small space feel busy. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

These float-bots can assemble, detach, and reassemble themselves into platforms of varying shapes like Lego or the interchangeable world of the Micronauts. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

The shapes that Heizer carved out of the earth seem both primordial and futuristic at the same time, evoking his fascination with Mesoamerican architecture. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026

Starting this month, the spooky treats will return to store shelves, though without any changes to their smooth, oval shapes. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Kit Kat Count & Witch is back for the 2026 Halloween season, this time reimagined in two breakaway spooky shapes standing side-by-side in each pack. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

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

Verb

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

Lorne Balfe From overcoming dyslexia with early synths to navigating AI, remote recording, and spatial audio, the blockbuster composer reveals how technology shapes his scores. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

And those narratives shape public policy, and public policy obviously shapes the material conditions of people's lives. — Terry Gross, NPR, 14 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

For example, the sale section is currently overflowing with functional basics like this pair of flare jeans that subtly shapes your tummy. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Meeting the press ahead of the screening on Sunday evening, Gray gave an insight into his vision for cinema and how that in turn shapes his filmmaking. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026