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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 the National Trust, which owns and manages the site, says changing weather patterns are making it harder to keep the Giant prominent on the hillside.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Improving momentum, easing selling pressure, and early reversal patterns across several names suggest the sector may be setting up for a rebound.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Today similar patterns have emerged as economic and military competition with China intensifies.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The study also identified similar molecular patterns in human tissue, suggesting that important aspects of obesity-related nerve damage may occur in both mice and people.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

I dug through old copies of Sports Illustrated to look for pictures of major-league ballparks’ outfields so that I could study the patterns the grounds crews left behind in the nap of the grass.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen