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
But unfortunately for the downtown retail scene, official conformation never arrived and every round of Apple Store speculation died out.
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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
Another set of antibodies that uses conformation locking is the camelid nanobodies described in 2021.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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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
Another set of antibodies that uses conformation locking is the camelid nanobodies described in 2021.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
Noun
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Retail corridors in Fulton Market, Wicker Park and Bucktown are in good shape.—
Fritz Kaegi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The precise calibration of branch diameter leads to a hallmark of fractal shapes called scale invariance.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Man of Steel: Everyone in the football multiverse knew who this play was for, well before the goal-line formation condensed and guard David Edwards kicked out.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The photographer had captured a rapid-fire sequence of more than 60 images, seven of which showed the huge bird formation.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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These ideas range from practical adjustments to sweeping theoretical shifts.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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And there were no major adjustments in his final round on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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All weapons have received enhancements in some way, shape, or form, making exploring and mastering these new systems exciting.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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In the age of Autotune and AI, most forms of electronic media have become at least a little bit artificial.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Currently, pricing starts at $1.875 million, and layouts range from studios to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses with private terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The layout of Upton Park comprised four sections: the Sir Trevor Brooking Stand (renamed in honour of the club legend in 2009), the East Stand, the Sir Bobby Moore Stand (named after England’s 1966 World Cup-winning captain in 1993) and the Alpari Stand.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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But much of the chatter was also about his new look: Elordi showcased a serious set of sideburns, likely grown for his next part as the brooding anti-hero Heathcliff in director Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film, an adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella, also won Best Film. COMPLETE WINNERS LIST BELOW An Irish-language film about Belfast rap group Kneecap was nominated in 17 award categories.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Critics have argued that this format favors a stellar playoff performance at the cost of consistent excellence throughout the year.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to Netflix, its in-person experiential installations to date have reached 7.5 million people across 170 openings in 100 cities and 40 unique formats around the world.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now called the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce, officials said the rebrand reflects the chamber’s adaption to the city’s growth and its commitment to serving local nonprofit and business needs.—
Sofia Joucovsky,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Much of that shift has been fueled by a combination of multisensory production design and, more significantly, the adaption of popular horror franchises into haunted houses.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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