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pattern

[pat-ern, pat-n] / ˈpæt ərn, ˈpæt n /
NOUN
design, motif
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement
STRONG
decoration device diagram figure guide impression instruction markings mold motive original ornament patterning plan stencil template trim
Antonyms
WEAK
disorder disorganization plainness
NOUN
arrangement, order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
kind method sequence shape sort style system type variety
STRONG
constellation orderliness plan
Antonyms
WEAK
disorder disorganization plainness
NOUN
model, example
Synonyms
STRONGEST
standard
STRONG
archetype copy criterion cynosure exemplar guide mirror norm original paradigm paragon prototype sample specimen
WEAK
beau ideal ensample
Antonyms
WEAK
disorder disorganization plainness
VERB
copy, imitate; decorate
Synonyms
STRONG
design emulate follow form model mold order shape style trim
Antonyms
STRONG
destroy disorder disorganize neglect
WEAK
be original

Example Sentences

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The weather pattern will change significantly on Thursday and temperatures as a result will be lower.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

While studying the familiar dark plains and bright highlands, I somehow overlooked a pattern people have recognized for thousands of years.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The surge in deductions temporarily pushes corporate tax payments down, before the pattern smooths and corporate tax revenues stabilize over time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

A double bottom base could be forming in a pattern that began with a doji candle on Sept. 15.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The pattern she didn’t fit was that she was a twelve-year-old girl by herself instead of with her parents.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti