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as in motifs
a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)
a coverlet with a nosegay of tiny pink roses as the pattern
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as in habits
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her daily pattern begins with coffee and a bagel every morning for breakfast
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as in routines
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
with her, everything must be done strictly according to pattern
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as in layouts
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
many of the artist's paintings use the same pattern of a lone figure surrounded by a vast landscape
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Recent Examples of patterns
Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Democrats face an optimistic midterm outlook based on historical patterns showing the party out of power gains substantial House seats and Trump’s approval rating hovering around 40%, well below the 50% threshold that portends political trouble for a president’s party.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 12th House of Secrets and Solitude, stirring dreams, memories, and subconscious patterns.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
That would only win half the battle, since everyone is affected by addictive design patterns, and the DFA represents a surgical approach that complements the blunt instrument of blanket bans.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Uranus moves into Gemini, seeking to liberate and reset your unconscious mental patterns.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Loneliness is one of the most common patterns.
—Ana Jarzin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Even if each copy is unknown, the collection as a whole follows patterns that can be exploited.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
The results were colorful, bursting with shapes and patterns, but often totally bizarre.
—Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
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The high school baseball season tends to have a slower start due to inconsistent weather patterns in April, and then picks up in intensity around mid-May.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Democrats face an optimistic midterm outlook based on historical patterns showing the party out of power gains substantial House seats and Trump’s approval rating hovering around 40%, well below the 50% threshold that portends political trouble for a president’s party.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 12th House of Secrets and Solitude, stirring dreams, memories, and subconscious patterns.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
That would only win half the battle, since everyone is affected by addictive design patterns, and the DFA represents a surgical approach that complements the blunt instrument of blanket bans.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Uranus moves into Gemini, seeking to liberate and reset your unconscious mental patterns.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Loneliness is one of the most common patterns.
—Ana Jarzin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Even if each copy is unknown, the collection as a whole follows patterns that can be exploited.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
The results were colorful, bursting with shapes and patterns, but often totally bizarre.
—Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterns
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It was created for her royal tour of Australia in 1954 and reveals white and yellow wattle blossom motifs to honor her first visit to the country as queen.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fruit motifs are a bright and cheerful way to add a little retro charm to a tablescape or bar cart.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 4th House of Home and Family, shaking up routines, space, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Horner’s inconsistent presence in the home seemed to upset her son’s routines.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The layouts are designed to highlight the lush surroundings rather than compete with them, with wide terraces, sliding doors, and open-air living spaces that blur the line between indoors and out.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those include sites like Bonneville Point – where emigrants got their first glimpse of the Boise River Valley and trail ruts can be seen – and Three Island Crossing State Park, named for the most crucial and challenging river crossing in the state.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, tilling wet soil can do more harm than good by creating dense soil layers and deep ruts.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Coach Todd Bowles’ scheme will alleviate some of Bain’s short-arm concerns because of all the movement of players along the front, with slanting and looping in pressure designs.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Patterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterns. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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