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
  • This combination will also naturally create unique shapes and proportion play.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Chairs, sofas, and tables with different leg shapes, heights, and orientations create competing lines that make a small space feel busy.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shapes
Noun
  • Standard rooms already feel generous by Vegas standards, and suites step up to apartment-like layouts, with separate living areas that make longer stays or work trips more comfortable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Bitsight says the operators also used computer vision to help the bots locate ads when webpage layouts changed.
    — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • General Daily Insight for August 14, 2026 Small adjustments may matter more than big moves today.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Hapag-Lloyd said virtually all its long-term contracts contain bunker clauses, with most adjustments taking effect July 1.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • Benefits and uses of peppermint oil Made from crushed peppermint leaves, peppermint oil comes in various forms, each with its own use.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Common Cents Act seeks to provide some clarity and has now passed both chambers of Congress in substantially matching forms.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of forms
Noun
  • One suspects both formations will be used over the next 10 months, especially as Chelsea have a rich resource of wide players and will want to get Estevao in the team along with Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Maratha forces included various military formations that were not completely understood by all Maratha generals.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of formations
Noun
  • Maybe the simplest rule of thumb is that although audiences are losing interest in most comic-book adaptations, Spider-Man will always endure.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And on the Outer Banks wave, Madelyn Cline appeared in The Map That Leads To You for Prime Video, a book adaptation of sorts from Temple Hill who have a presence in the YA book adaptations world as well.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of adaptations
Noun
  • 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
  • According to Chief Engineer Russ Jones, the technology can produce intricate geometries that previously depended on laser powder bed additive manufacturing.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of geometries
Noun
  • New formats and models Some companies in China are going further to upend entertainment.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Beverages tablets and vapes already offer experiences with little to no traditional cannabis odor, Pih points out, and even smokeable and vapeable formats are getting more discreet through better formulation.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of formats
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“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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