1
as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
an ice sculpture in the conformation of a swan
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as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the regular conformation of particles in a crystal
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as in adjustments
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 Synonyms for conformations
Noun
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Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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These renovations would update electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems; change classroom layouts; and increase accessibility at Fairmount, Procter and Korte elementaries.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Studio, one-bed and two-bed layouts are included.—
Mark Dee
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, your reinvention asks for home adjustments.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, your reinvention asks for home adjustments.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As technology has evolved, car shows have also become a stage to debut and promote emerging forms of transportation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the entry of a preliminary approval order, notice and settlement forms will be mailed to class members within 10 days.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Visitors will observe a landscape that features not only a diversity of wildflower species but also ancient sandstone formations.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The coach has tried multiple formations in his time with the USMNT.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wolfe’s books have always been challenging adaptations, though his space saga The Right Stuff became a terrific film under the direction of Phil Kaufman.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Where most adaptations cast Ravana as a straightforward villain, the film aims to present a more complex reading of the character.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here, the material forms elegant geometries that support the ceramic surface, making a statement while remaining durable and weatherproof.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The system uses six-degrees-of-freedom (6-DOF) robotics, allowing movement in all directions—up, down, left, right, forward, and backward—as well as rotation, and supports various scan geometries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Future grocery shake-up includes popular Wegmans The Charlotte metro area’s 737 stores includes traditional supermarkets, dollar stores, club stores, specialty formats, and discounters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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All artistic formats operate within ecological systems.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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