1
as in shape
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 formation
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the regular conformation of particles in a crystal
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as in adjustment
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 conformation
There are some factors that can make a dog more susceptible to heat stroke, and the biggest one that comes to mind is conformation, or the dog’s shape and structure.
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Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
But unfortunately for the downtown retail scene, official conformation never arrived and every round of Apple Store speculation died out.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2024
All cells have lots of adjustable pieces in their cytoskeletons and gene regulatory networks that can be set in different conformations and can inform behavior later on.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
In the halter and walking fleece shows, the alpacas are brought by their owners to the center ring, where they are judged based on the quality of their fleece and conformation.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
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Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
But unfortunately for the downtown retail scene, official conformation never arrived and every round of Apple Store speculation died out.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2024
All cells have lots of adjustable pieces in their cytoskeletons and gene regulatory networks that can be set in different conformations and can inform behavior later on.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
In the halter and walking fleece shows, the alpacas are brought by their owners to the center ring, where they are judged based on the quality of their fleece and conformation.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
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Amazon Just Canceled The No. 2 Show In Its Top 10 List Ergonomic Shape And Angle The MX Ergo S trackball has a shape that’s similar to the legendary Logitech MX 3S mouse, probably one of the most popular premium mice on the market.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Choose a mowing pattern based on your yard’s shape and obstacles—straight lines work well for open spaces, while curves are easier around trees and beds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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The 24-year-old defender joined the club from Sevilla in 2020, shortly after the formation of Madrid’s women’s team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The strategic Maharashtra Day release date holds particular significance, as the holiday commemorates the formation of the state where Shivaji’s legacy remains profoundly influential.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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The Phillies prefer to have their lefties against Atlanta, Thomson said, so that prompted the slight adjustment.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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The Knicks will huddle up and discuss adjustments to slow him down.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Seeing Stitch in his live-action form on the big screen brings on a huge wave of nostalgia.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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There is a sense of anticipation as plants return from one year to the next, often with surprising variations in color or form from the natural diversity found in seed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The unlimited coworking offer with access to an open layout lounge is $199 a month.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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Each room is different and serves a different type of traveler—from single suites for couples, to two-bedroom layouts for families.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Variety reported that Martin, who wrote the video game, will help produce the film adaptation.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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If nothing else, a true Elden Ring film adaptation ought to be punishing.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The Pitt cross-pollinates the intensity of ER trauma scenes with the real-time format of 24.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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With Vancouver and Seattle coming on board as expansion franchises for Season 3, the 2025 draft format and details of the expansion draft have not yet been announced. Follow me on Twitter.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Leaders of innovation cultures know that disruption can bring the opportunity for adaption and renewal.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Her career has been a masterclass in everything from customer connection to innovation, decision-making to digital adaption, offering lessons for people in any industry.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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