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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3
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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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But what takes the Mývatn Nature Baths from wonderful to the stuff of fantasy is the scenic view: The baths overlook a valley dotted with craters, volcanic rock formations, and, of course, the occasional Icelandic horse.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sedona, Arizona, topped a study of the world's most mindful travel destinations for its energy vortexes, red rock formations, and strong spiritual community.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Recognize retirement as a major life change that can be stressful The adjustment to retirement can be difficult for anyone.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Our eldest recently got her license and it’s been quite an adjustment.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2025
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Stage 4 is the most advanced form of melanoma, according to the American Cancer Society.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bugs—or, more properly, insects—are technically a form of crustacean.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some games won't be compatible, but that will likely be a short list dependent upon the original Joy-Cons' layout and features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Everything from the choice of words on the page to the flow and layout and click-through to the visual design.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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After Will Forte and Val Kilmer co-starred in MacGruber, the film adaptation of a recurring Saturday Night Live sketch spoofing high-intensity spy dramas, the two became close friends and even shared an apartment for a few months.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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The movie is now the highest-grossing musical film adaptation of all time.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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With support for 8K and even 10K video (which essentially doesn't exist for consumers) and all major hi-res audio formats, HDMI 2.1b has your home theater covered for the foreseeable future.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The teams will play in a round-robin format, with each team playing the remaining four teams in the pool.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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The complete adaption of the third-person pronouns indicated a similarity between Old Norse and Old English.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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The historical epic The Brutalist and movie adaption of the classic Broadway musical Wicked are nominated for 10 Oscars each and the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and Vatican thriller Conclave are next with eight nominations apiece.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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