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
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.
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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
Lo Presti says this design has several strengths, including the conformation of the sensor to the user’s body.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Nov. 2020
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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
Lo Presti says this design has several strengths, including the conformation of the sensor to the user’s body.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Nov. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
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Just as coat type can be unpredictable, the combination of size and shape from two different breeds can vary significantly in each puppy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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While Marc recommends a once-per-month deep-cleansing facial to keep your skin in top shape, models are continuing their skin care through fashion week’s next three destinations: London, Milan, and Paris.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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Nonprofit organizations and government watchdogs argue that DOGE’s formation violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Jan. 2025
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There are 14 clubs who have played in England’s top division but never reached the Premier League since its formation in 1992.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Policy adjustment at the federal level is only the beginning.—
Wenyuan Wu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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The cost of living adjustment increases to 3%, simple (not compounded) and could increase debt by $9.8 billion.—
Steve Reick,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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This substance is air pollution in the form of fine particulate matter (known as PM2.5).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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So perhaps a bit of outside force in the form of a new daily planner might help.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Downing sees many people try to fit too much furniture into a small bedroom layout.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Her undeniable talents were also shafted following her performance in 2022's Till, and once again the Academy's acting branch didn't lift her up and into the Best Supporting Actress category for her performance in Netflix's adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Period drama The Brutalist and musical adaptation Wicked also racked up quite a few nominations on Thursday, coming away with 10 each.—
Rebecca Iannucci,
TVLine,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new version — the first time the format will be streaming — will be the ninth season.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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The format that decides the sport’s end-of-season champion will stay the same, with the possibility of making changes for the 2026 season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Based on the novel by Sarah Dressen, the feature adaption was written by Sofia Alvarez and also stars Dermot Mulroney, Andie MacDowell, and Kate Bosworth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Graveyard Book Disney paused its film adaption of Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, a September 4 IndieWire report claims.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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