1
as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
an ice sculpture in the conformation of a swan
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2
as in formation
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the regular conformation of particles in a crystal
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3
as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the conformation of their lives to the changing social order
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Recent Examples of conformation
Good conformation, good feet, and a beautiful head.
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H. R. Temple, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
The Galaxy-maker did not include one of the critical fixes in its March security release, and no conformation yet when that might turn up.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There are two parts to the Westminster Dog Show, the conformation and the agility championship.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
The poster, 32-year-old Maia, told Newsweek that Lottie is a very active four-year-old who participates in the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America's terrier trials, which include events like conformation, racing, GTG, agility and obedience.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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H. R. Temple, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
The Galaxy-maker did not include one of the critical fixes in its March security release, and no conformation yet when that might turn up.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There are two parts to the Westminster Dog Show, the conformation and the agility championship.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
The poster, 32-year-old Maia, told Newsweek that Lottie is a very active four-year-old who participates in the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America's terrier trials, which include events like conformation, racing, GTG, agility and obedience.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
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Traditionally, this dessert asks you to (1) swaddle hot cake in a kitchen towel; (2) roll, cool, and unroll it to set the shape; then (3) fill and reroll it with bated breath.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Milky Way™ requires little to no pruning to maintain an attractive shape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the vivid color of vegetables, the quiet serenity of a backyard porch, or the consuming mass of a cloud formation, these painters remind us of the beauty in the everyday.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Affleck, in a statement about the company’s formation and growth released with the acquisition news, focused on narrative and craft rather than cost savings.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The recommendations represent adjustments to the second year of the two-year budget for a wide variety of state expenses that range from the salaries of Superior Court judges to Medicaid payments for elderly nursing home patients.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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The orbit adjustments are designed to put the astronauts in a highly elliptical 24-hour-long orbit, giving them plenty of time to check out the Orion capsule, making sure the ship's communications, navigation, propulsion and life support systems are working properly before heading to the moon.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat in remaining 1¾ cups heavy cream until medium-firm peaks form, about 4 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Strict regulations required the new buildings to follow the exact blueprint of the original layout, so bungalows, villas and residences are scattered between lush gardens and the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Here, the layout funnels life toward one central gathering space.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mary Bennet Finally Gets Her Story What makes this adaptation feel distinct is its focus on a character who has spent two centuries in the margins.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 2014 movie adaptation of The Fault in Our Stars, starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort as two cancer patients who meet in a support group, was a hit among young audiences.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Division 1 again will be an eight-team division using a pool-play format; the other eight divisions will use traditional brackets.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The platform supports conversion between PDFs and formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and HTML, while maintaining original formatting.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 40% of the adaptions tracked in the report are based on formats that debuted more than 10 years ago, almost doubling the figure from the previous report.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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What’s your thought process when making an adaption?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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