take the shape of

idiom

: to look like
The cloud took the shape of a dog.

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This may take the shape of more trust, fairness and assets falling in your favor (think wealth!). Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 Throughout the performance, Kendrick is joined by dancers in red, white, and blue outfits who eventually take the shape of a flag around Kendrick, symbolizing that Black Americans are the foundation of the country’s development. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025 The nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that plays a key role in the life cycle of stars — appears to take the shape of a koi fish, varieties of carp that are known for their vibrant colors. Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025 Or, possibly, swimming robots could take the shape of several schooling fish, rather than a single large one. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for take the shape of

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“Take the shape of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20shape%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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