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plural of pattern.
present tense form of pattern (3rd person singular).

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patterns

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All (4) Noun (3) Verb (1)

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design, motif n.
arrangement, order n.
model, example n.
copy, imitate; decorate v.

NOUN

design, motif

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement

STRONG

decoration device diagram figure guide impression instruction markings mold motive original ornament patterning plan stencil template trim

Antonyms

WEAK

disorder disorganization plainness

NOUN

arrangement, order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

kind method sequence shape sort style system type variety

STRONG

constellation orderliness plan

Antonyms

WEAK

disorder disorganization plainness

NOUN

model, example

Synonyms

STRONGEST

standard

STRONG

archetype copy criterion cynosure exemplar guide mirror norm original paradigm paragon prototype sample specimen

WEAK

beau ideal ensample

Antonyms

WEAK

disorder disorganization plainness

VERB

copy, imitate; decorate

Synonyms

STRONG

design emulate follow form model mold order shape style trim

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy disorder disorganize neglect

WEAK

be original

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patterns

El Niño has been strengthening for several months now and is already having a significant impact on global weather patterns.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

India is influenced by a number of different weather patterns that can affect the monsoon season and so scientists suggest that El Niño may not have been the only factor.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The French luxury brand is picking its new spots based on factors like local demographics, the location of e-commerce shoppers, and nearby shopping patterns and attractions, Natasha Khan writes for The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

By looking at patterns, the authors try to uncover what’s behind declining fertility rates and what they mean for our future.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

The rectangular stone was the size of a domino, set in a thick gold band with delicate swirling patterns engraved on each side.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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