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
The cosmos has three possible geometries—positively curved like a sphere, flat like an infinite plane or negatively curved like a saddle—but geometry alone doesn’t determine shape.
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Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
And geometry can be quite beautiful.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
As architectural fashion has shifted, the software is no longer associated with complex geometry, and the pretense that digital tools might liberate architects—spurring them to new heights of creativity—has faded.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Adaptive stability technology and effective midsole geometry combine to provide a smooth stride and high-mileage comfort.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
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Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
And geometry can be quite beautiful.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
As architectural fashion has shifted, the software is no longer associated with complex geometry, and the pretense that digital tools might liberate architects—spurring them to new heights of creativity—has faded.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Adaptive stability technology and effective midsole geometry combine to provide a smooth stride and high-mileage comfort.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for geometry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geometry
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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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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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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometry. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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