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

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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

Their conclusions about the cells' possible protective roles are based on patterns observed in brain tissue, not direct experiments demonstrating those functions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

They monitored the resulting temperature patterns with an infrared camera to determine whether the cloak could successfully redirect heat around the concealed area.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

If their historical patterns hold, Siemens Energy’s tone is likely to be more subdued.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Some have been placed in holding patterns for as long as two hours while waiting out active threats, tracking data shows.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

Holly riffled through the shelf of patterns, leaving me alone to think.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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