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

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patterns

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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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Together, the patterns suggest that people diagnosed with depression may experience substantially different changes in how their brain networks operate.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

The problem is that the patterns are faint.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Climate experts have warned that the 2026-2027 El Niño is likely to cause major shifts in weather patterns around the world, intensifying droughts in some areas and floods in others.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Apple and Amazon remain in bullish chart patterns, with potential breakouts pointing toward $390 and $320, respectively.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

A water strider zips around on the surface of the water, making patterns in its wake.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam