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plural of pattern.
present tense form of pattern (3rd person singular).

patterns

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All (4) Noun (3) Verb (1)

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design, motif n.
arrangement, order n.
model, example n.
copy, imitate; decorate v.

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

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patterns

El Nino is a natural phenomenon recurring every two to seven years due to the warming of sea surfaces, bringing worldwide changes in winds, pressure and rainfall patterns.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

"We wanted to understand how African lions in human care respond when feeding routines more closely resemble those natural patterns."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

Tuchel had in mind the type of team, the tactics and the patterns he wanted to see.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The AI learns to recognize patterns associated with outcomes of interest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

These learners think conceptually in logical and numerical patterns making connections between pieces of information.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin