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patterning

[pat-er-ning] / ˈpæt ər nɪŋ /
NOUN
imitation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clone impersonation impression mimicry parody reflection replica reproduction
STRONG
Xerox apery copy counterfeit counterpart ditto dupe duplicate duplication ersatz fake forgery image likeness match mime mimesis mockery parallel phony picture resemblance ringer semblance sham simulacrum takeoff transcription travesty
WEAK
aping carbon copy counterfeiting echoing matching mirroring paralleling paraphrasing parroting representing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
original
STRONG
difference opposite reality seriousness solemnity
WEAK
reverse
NOUN
pattern
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement
STRONG
decoration device diagram figure guide impression instruction markings mold motive original ornament plan stencil template trim
Antonyms
WEAK
disorder disorganization plainness

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"The visual cortex itself changes. It becomes more similar to the areas around it. There are still a lot of questions about how development controls this patterning."

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024

The pictures’ flatly painted skin and two-dimensional patterning in textiles and wallpaper are set into shimmering visual motion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024

Most of Thomas’ paintings pile on vivid color, brash patterning and lots of sparkling rhinestones, taking an exultant step toward rectifying the omission.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024

They are now working to improve component accuracy by optimizing the light patterning method and by incorporating material parameters into the printing process.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2024

Will pressed his face harder against the grate, until he was sure the metal zigzags were patterning his nose.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff