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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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Hollander’s section highlights patterns by pulling inspiration from bird and plane formations to represent communities coming together.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It lowers productivity and growth by obstructing the ability of human capital to find its best fit and by distorting consumption and investment patterns at the top.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The anesthetized patients’ brains produced activity that shared similarities to being unconscious in a coma—as well as deep sleep, REM sleep and patterns unique to anesthesia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"We could see which biological pathways drive which connectivity signatures, then search for those same patterns in humans."

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

I loved looking at patterns; each one with alteration ideas was a solid set of instructions packed with possibilities.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry