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

patterns

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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

Using its quantitative model, the Acadian team analyzes companies’ fundamentals, as well as stocks’ price momentum patterns, analyst coverage, valuations and other technical factors.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

A Trades Union Congress report, external issued in 2020 highlighted "long, gruelling shifts with unreasonable productivity targets and unfair shift patterns" and "unacceptable working conditions".

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Scientists could also search the cosmic microwave background for subtle patterns that might preserve information from a time before the Big Bang.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026

Their remains show distinctive patterns of stress in the vertebrae along with strong limb bones capable of handling repeated physical strain across frozen terrain.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

Now a new team of code breakers is on the case—linguists, crossword experts, chess masters, people who see patterns hidden in chaos.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin