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

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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

Climate change has also disrupted their hibernation patterns.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

It resembled what Montgomery could only compare to a tortilla roll with chickpeas, and had circular patterns all over it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Ocean temperatures already are elevated because of da combination of the strengthening El Niño, weather patterns and long-term global warming, melting polar ice caps, pushing tide lines higher and providing extra energy to storms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

When the regions produced conflicting patterns, however, the disagreement faded within a fraction of a second.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Raga-s are made up of short characteristic patterns that often show up in compositions.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin