patterning

[pat-er-ning] / ˈpæt ər nɪŋ /

NOUN

imitation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clone impersonation impression mimicry parody reflection replica reproduction

STRONG

Xerox apery copy counterfeit counterpart ditto dupe duplicate duplication ersatz fake forgery image likeness match mime mimesis mockery parallel phony picture resemblance ringer semblance sham simulacrum takeoff transcription travesty

WEAK

aping carbon copy counterfeiting echoing matching mirroring paralleling paraphrasing parroting representing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

original

STRONG

difference opposite reality seriousness solemnity

WEAK

reverse

NOUN

pattern

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement

STRONG

decoration device diagram figure guide impression instruction markings mold motive original ornament plan stencil template trim

Antonyms

WEAK

disorder disorganization plainness

Example Sentences

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Beyond patterning, As2S3 also changes physically when exposed to light.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Most of Thomas’ paintings pile on vivid color, brash patterning and lots of sparkling rhinestones, taking an exultant step toward rectifying the omission.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024

The pictures’ flatly painted skin and two-dimensional patterning in textiles and wallpaper are set into shimmering visual motion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024

And, because vegetation patterning seems to also be key in other natural systems, such as microbial communities or coastal wetlands, their results could have implications for systems beyond arid zones.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2024

This praise went to Johnny’s head, but patterning his manners on Rab’s he tried not to show it.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

patterning

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