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pattern

[pat-ern, pat-n] / ˈpæt ərn, ˈpæt n /
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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But over the weekend that pattern will - slowly but surely - start to shift.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The recent elections signal a break with this pattern.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But on Tuesday, volatile trading due to fears of a potential tax on profits generated by artificial intelligence produced a bearish “key reversal day” pattern, with the index falling 2.3%.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Looking at the chart, a bullish falling wedge pattern is forming on the ratio chart against the TAN ETF:

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The tree line did follow a handlike pattern, if you squinted...and ignored the fact that there were only three fingers.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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