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patterns

NOUN

design, motif

Synonyms

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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

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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

Example Sentences

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At the cutting edge of meteorological science, they are made by studying large weather patterns – called teleconnections.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Children who carried epigenetic patterns associated with ASD were less likely to show signs of the condition if they acquired Lachnospira pectinoschiza during infancy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"Fuelled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Nino conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns," the United Nations' WMO weather and climate agency said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The researchers analyzed hiring patterns at a Fortune 500 company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The dark black patterns looked like they had been painted on her.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls