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

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patterns

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All (4) Noun (3) Verb (1)

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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

If we had domestic water consumption patterns more like Denmark, Russell says, more than half the 2055 shortfall would be wiped out.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

“They study past prices, chart patterns, come up with all kinds of reasons why it’s a good or bad time to buy a car.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Experts say unseasonably warm weather patterns at the beginning of the year have driven rattlesnakes out of their winter retreats ahead of rattlesnake season in search of food and mates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

A major force behind these patterns is a process the researchers previously named "fusion-with-mixing."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026

All the while, new patterns are being formed and passed.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin