conformations

noun

plural of conformation
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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2
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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3
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
  1. shapes
  2. layouts
  3. adjustments
  4. forms
  5. formations
  6. adaptations
  7. geometries
  8. formats
Noun
  • When that didn’t work, Dawn stencilled shapes onto white paper.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For decades, letter shapes have been used to sum up the economy, especially following major downturns.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of shapes
Noun
  • Azalea Group Palmares' flagship apartments provide a variety of layouts to suit various group sizes for those looking for more room and seclusion.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • Teams could still make adjustments on other days for injuries, trades and some other transactions.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Councilman Erik Weigand, whose wife is on the school board, supports the e-bike ban but said adjustments need to be made.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • Others, like acetyl-D-leucine, have similar forms that have approval.
    — Mike McRae August 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Davies hopes to develop forms of DHM that are more bioavailable—but not necessarily for hangover treatments.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of forms
Noun
  • These geologic formations are situated in lakes or rivers, but only become visible if water levels drop too low.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Snorkelers and divers can swim past underwater kelp forests, awe-inspiring volcanic formations, and rocky reefs.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of formations
Noun
  • The author will serve as an executive producer on the series; the first of several television adaptations to come.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In a season that rewards originals and adaptations alike, this is writing voters will likely remember in January and a cast the actors branch can get behind.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of adaptations
Noun
  • Such components can benefit from additive manufacturing because the technology lets engineers create geometries that would be difficult or impossible to produce with traditional manufacturing methods.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The reason totality differs in length between solar eclipses owes to the orbital geometries of the moon around Earth and the Earth around the sun.
    — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of geometries
Noun
  • But the likely fake accounts potentially set up a legal quagmire for Temu, as European law bars the use of misleading formats for advertising.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Building on the spirit of the inaugural edition, this year’s chapter introduces new voices and evolving formats while remaining grounded in the festival’s—and Patina’s—core values.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of formats
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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