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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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But it’s not clear if these explain disease patterns among Asian Americans in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

By examining such a large body of evidence together, the team was able to identify patterns related to both dosage and duration of use.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“Our search for patterns can often lead us to connect data and events that appear related but are, in fact, unrelated,” Mr. Goodspeed writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Disjointed colors, patterns, and logo-heavy designs are diluting brand equity,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls