patterns

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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App download patterns give some support to the notion that users support Anthropic’s position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Fifa has a sourced a large group of players of semi-professional standard who are drilled in the playing patterns and set-piece routines of the national teams.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

However the school is about three miles away from Alana's home, and her job as a nurse - and its shift patterns - means she cannot always drive her son to school.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

The chaotic motion of air and fluids affects weather patterns, climate systems, and aircraft performance.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

“He was recognizing patterns no one else was seeing.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis