as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
the geometry of Sydney's famed opera house is suggestive of some modernistic sailing ship
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Recent Examples of geometry
That changed the geometry of the whole thing.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This results in highly architectural and ornate garments and textiles built through tension, geometry, and monastic focus.
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Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Use a geometry compass or a round object, like a dinner plate, to draw a smooth arch connecting these two lines.
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Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Beyond today’s nodes According to the study, the critical tunneling length changes based on the work function of the metal and the geometry of the contact structure.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for geometry
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This results in highly architectural and ornate garments and textiles built through tension, geometry, and monastic focus.
—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Use a geometry compass or a round object, like a dinner plate, to draw a smooth arch connecting these two lines.
—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Beyond today’s nodes According to the study, the critical tunneling length changes based on the work function of the metal and the geometry of the contact structure.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for geometry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geometry
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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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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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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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