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pattern

[pat-ern, pat-n] / ˈpæt ərn, ˈpæt n /






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The pattern is even more pronounced in recent seasons.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The recurring pattern in prestige outlets that go for deep access, immersive detail and an emphasis on personality as a gateway into subculture carries risks that are now well understood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Jaguar set the pattern for Lemssouguer: Analyze the data, find conviction and make the trade as big as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Forty years later, Kendrick Lamar borrowed Gadson’s intricate rhythm pattern for “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst,” from the rapper’s 2012 breakthrough album, “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

She flicked through the rack and pulled out a slipper dress with a chiffon overlay printed with a Qinghua pattern, the blue-white motif of Chinese porcelain.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu