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patterns

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

Example Sentences

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The researchers also examined how river flow patterns and dam impoundment affect oxygen decline.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Matthews says that asking women questions about their menstrual cycle should help doctors and patients pick up on patterns and understand if their mental health is connected to their cycle.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Numerous companies focus on optical communications within data centers, as well as technologies such as photonics and photolithography that use light to transfer circuit patterns to chips.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

A recent analysis by researchers at the University of Michigan found this holds true across a variety of vehicle types, U.S. cities and charging patterns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But if you have many messages, you have depth, and you can start to see patterns.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield