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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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
Welsh Corgis are prone to arthritis based on their conformation.
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Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
24 May 2026
The conformation part of the show began with best of breed judging from the Javits Center on Monday, and group judging continued on Tuesday, on FS1, where Best in Show is awarded.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
In proteins, one substitution may alter conformation or stability, thereby modifying the impact of a second variant.
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William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
This takes pride of place between the ground and first floors, while a chandelier by Italian glass specialist Venini nods to the stone’s octahedral crystal conformation.
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Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conformation
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
24 May 2026
The conformation part of the show began with best of breed judging from the Javits Center on Monday, and group judging continued on Tuesday, on FS1, where Best in Show is awarded.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
In proteins, one substitution may alter conformation or stability, thereby modifying the impact of a second variant.
—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
This takes pride of place between the ground and first floors, while a chandelier by Italian glass specialist Venini nods to the stone’s octahedral crystal conformation.
—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conformation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
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In what was billed as a bullpen game, Barnes handled the final seven innings, leaving the varsity bullpen in fine shape for the Padres series.
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Norway sat off during the second half, holding their 4-5-1 shape, and the Ivory Coast equaliser came about from a system switch and double sub.
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The group’s formation is an indication of how the investigation of UAPs and the possibility of contact with intelligent alien life has gained acceptance in mainstream culture—and the halls of power.
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The company said later releases will add non-woven fabric formation, viscose, apparel assembly, bovine leather, and dyeing and printing chemicals.
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The annual limit is $5,000 per child from all non-government sources combined, with inflation adjustments expected after 2027.
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At times, Wright can be too fast into the hole, reaching the line before blocks are fully secured and forcing himself to hit the brakes and make late adjustments.
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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After several generations, those faster-growing cells produced more offspring and became increasingly common in the population, demonstrating a basic form of natural selection.
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While choosing the layout, the tribe hosted listening sessions with community members and elders.
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Engineers created a digital twin before construction to optimize the building layout and equipment placement.
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People take about eight to 10 days to get well acclimated to heat, Michael Sawka, an exercise physiologist and heat-adaptation expert at Georgia Tech, told me.
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The true story of the Texas spine surgeon who injured and even killed patients under his care takes center stage in the season 1 adaptation of the popular podcast.
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As convenience store formats encroach on grocery and superstore territory in both size and assortment, chains need to consider how to maximize their popularity without creating excessive additional competition.
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Making mini lava cakes is fussy, but this large format variation is as easy as can be.
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This essay is an adaption of an earlier version that appeared in the New Yorker.
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Proof was originally written with a white family at the core, but in this new adaption, the majority of the characters are Black.
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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