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noun

plural of design
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as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective she always achieves her objective by design rather than by luck

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as in schemes
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends the thief had devised an elaborate design to get the invaluable artwork

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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish my design in writing to you is to ask for your support

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as in motifs
a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric) the curtains have a lovely floral design

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as in layouts
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the design of the building's lobby encourages the free flow of traffic

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verb

present tense third-person singular of design
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal early on she had designed to a top position in a major insurance company

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as in plots
to work out the details of (something) in advance the foreman designed a better layout for the factory floor to improve efficiency

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Recent Examples of designs
Noun
Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand at its Buford facility, using classic designs as the inspiration while incorporating modern engineering and amenities. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 In response, the US began incorporating watermark designs into bills. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 This is where there are usually a few experiments, some more ‘out there’ designs, so step up for some pretty wild stuff, including a kit based on trees, one linked to the United Kingdom prime minister’s tattoo and one inspired by Elvis Presley. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The German brand just unveiled a pair of timepieces, each of which pays homage to different chronograph designs from the past. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Nike has no shortage of bold sneaker designs in its archive and yet, there is perhaps no model as audaciously branded as the Air More Uptempo. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 On runway day, Naheim and Bryan have totally pivoted from their original designs. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026 According to a Meta news release, the team explored hundreds of designs, from all-caps to literal handwriting. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
This could be seen on the walls of the show’s pavilion dedicated to Imagineering – the Disney division that designs its theme parks. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Per Promise’s logline, the film follows a young woman who designs AI personalities for a mysterious tech company . — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Anduril Industries is an American defense technology company that designs, builds, and manufactures autonomous weapons, surveillance systems, and military software powered by artificial intelligence (AI). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Google Cloud designs its own AI chips, operates a global data center network, and sells models, databases, security software, and tools for building AI agents. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 The company designs and supplies nuclear fuel and other systems used across the global nuclear fleet. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 The result is labs like Sonic Jeel, which focuses on sonic cultures; the Anthro-tech Atelier, which combines anthropology and design; and xLab, which designs typefaces and electronic displays built for Arabic scripts. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Graham is the unabashed matriarch of the flock, who every year chooses the destination, books the hut, plans the menu, does meal prep, and designs the commemorative T-shirts. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 Bryan Reisberg, who designs travel backpacks for dogs and shares stories of walking around New York carrying adoptable pets, will also be on the series. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designs
  1. plans
  2. schemes
  3. goals
  4. motifs
  5. layouts
  6. intends
  7. plots
  8. blueprints
Noun
  • As residents complain and other communities, such as Monroe County and Sumpter Township, have scaled back or decided against Flock cameras, Waterford police have no plans to take down these cameras anytime soon.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity and Play, bringing a spontaneous idea, romantic spark, or change in personal plans.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • It's also given rise to smuggling schemes to bring AI hardware into China, prompting international investigations and the arrests of many high-profile employees at companies such as Super Micro and Nvidia.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Derwick ultimately came under scrutiny by investigators in Venezuela, the US and Spain who suspected ties to money laundering schemes involving PDVSA funds.
    — Fabiola Zerpa, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of schemes
Noun
  • The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 11th House of Friends, Groups, and Future Plans, making teamwork, invitations, and shared goals more active.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The 30-year-old surrendered 12 goals in his first four outings.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of goals
Noun
  • Its range leans in a bolder direction, from floral motifs to more Deco-style designs like the MetroChic collection which incorporates geometric black-and-gold details.
    — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, take Chappell’s advice and try pairing a few bold graphic tiles with some textured solids or more subtle motifs for a beautiful sense of rhythm that feels sophisticated rather than overwhelming.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • Video previews and creator page layouts are also getting more customizable, and custom unblurred thumbnails can now be added to any public posts.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Entry-level luxury cruise cabins can offer balconies, spacious layouts, premium amenities, and even butler service.
    — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of layouts
Verb
  • Jeanie intends to litigate to prevent the sale, which could otherwise lead to her termination as governor.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If the pilot project is successful and money becomes available, Oceanside intends to expand the restoration to beaches as far south as the Carlsbad border.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of intends
Verb
  • But the Green Book plots Ecobalyse points, PEF micropoints and Higg scores together despite their different units and methodologies.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This chart from Henry Allen at Deutsche Bank plots the rate of inflation at the beginning of each historical period when the Fed began raising rates, against the number of basis points in that rate-raising cycle.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of plots
Noun
  • Leeds and Brentford also offer blueprints for how to survive in the Premier League.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Architects develop blueprints for order and try to mold the world to their designs, developing universal norms and anchoring security in multilateral institutions.
    — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Designs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designs. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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