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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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The two species also showed different hunting behaviors and heart rate patterns underwater.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Looking at his past 10 assists for Manchester United, three patterns are consistent.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The metal’s chart patterns aren’t yet sending any clearly bullish signals, and the near-term trend still leans weaker, he noted.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The process involves spraying particles such as silver iodide and salt into clouds from aircraft to produce rainfall, and is widely used to affect weather patterns or even tamp down air pollution.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

She still remembered what colors and patterns looked like.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney