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

Modern slips and colorful dresses in fluid shapes are equally strong choices, and when all else fails, a little black dress is a safe bet. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Making casual clothes look luxurious was hardly new, but Cucinelli did it in a way that flattered changing body shapes while establishing an instantly recognizable aesthetic. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

For decades, the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble—hailing from its own dance village, outside of Bengaluru—has been New York’s favorite provider of Odissi, a form of sinuous shapes and vivid storytelling. — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

While every artist brings a full show from an audio perspective, visual productions are all modified to fit FORM’S unique stage shapes and sizes. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026

The marionettes – or puppets – come in all shapes and sizes, many crafted from wood; some depict humans, others fantastical creatures, all intricately and lovingly made. — Kelly Kasulis Cho, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026

Introduced for fall 2026, the Whisker is one of Loewe’s newest handbag shapes. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

New research shows that cross-talk shapes conditions well beyond cavities and bad breath. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

The team explored abstract shapes, recognizable objects, and different materials and textures before settling on a flexible system of shapes, colors, and accessories. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Over that much time, the report finds, a building shapes the wellbeing, feelings, and forward momentum of the people living in it. — Jeffrey Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

Growing up down south forever shapes your language, work ethic, appreciation for how hard life can be and so much more. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

That philosophy heavily shapes Varas’s work in ultra-luxury residential building. — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Each of those choices shapes how the business operates for years, despite having only a few weeks to make the decision. — Miki Kapoor, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Between Worlds smartly shapes itself around Said’s intellectual ideas without giving up the ease of a chronological timeline. — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026

As these risks evolve, insurers can contribute research, health engagement, and collaboration with governments, healthcare providers, and investors to deepen understanding of how climate change shapes health outcomes. — Mitch New, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

The audience ceases to be a destination for your voice and becomes the structure that shapes it. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

The shoes also have a contoured footbed with arch support, made from cork that shapes to your foot over time. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026