in the shape of
idiom
1
: shaped like
a cookie in the shape of a heart
2
—used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.
They offered help in the shape of a loan.
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The home series will culminate with a double-header on July 19 at Audi Field in Washington, DC where the men will take on rugby royalty in the shape of England and the USA Women will play Fiji.
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Some customers opt for a worry stone in the shape of a heart or with an interesting stone pattern.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
The airline also included a fun image of two flamingos in the shape of a heart, as a nod to the tropical getaway that travelers can visit for spring break or summer vacations.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
In addition to big, gold hoops and a gold necklace, Duff topped off her mustard-yellow shirt with an oversized claw clip in the shape of a Persian cat.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Some customers opt for a worry stone in the shape of a heart or with an interesting stone pattern.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
The airline also included a fun image of two flamingos in the shape of a heart, as a nod to the tropical getaway that travelers can visit for spring break or summer vacations.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
In addition to big, gold hoops and a gold necklace, Duff topped off her mustard-yellow shirt with an oversized claw clip in the shape of a Persian cat.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025
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“In the shape of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20shape%20of. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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