1
as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
an ice sculpture in the conformation of a swan
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the regular conformation of particles in a crystal
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in adjustments
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the conformation of their lives to the changing social order
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformations
Noun
-
Cabin layouts also vary—some are much more suited to mobility needs than others.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024 -
For instance, concierge staff should know flight statuses, airport layouts and alternative routes in case of disruptions.—
Pascal Bélanger,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
There’s a special sauce for creating the guidelines that includes adjustments and calculations, Ghertner said.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
-
For two years, the Civic Committee has resisted adjustments to its proposal.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The former livestock trail in Coconino National Forest roughly 40 miles south of Flagstaff and 20 miles southeast of Sedona offers spectacular glimpses of the mountains of northern Arizona and iconic red-rock geologic formations.—
Mare Czinar,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
-
This trail offers lovely views of sandstone formations, lush forests, and a small waterfall.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Learn how to identify them and explore some of the adaptations that make these birds so unique.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Colossal had imbued the rodents with thicker, woolly coats, golden fur and other cold-climate adaptations, all of which are key characteristics of the woolly mammoth that went extinct around 4,000 years ago.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
While electronic invoicing will become the default system for issuing invoices within the EU, member states will retain the option to allow alternative formats for certain types of transactions.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
-
The standard outlines specifications for invoice content, defining the mandatory and optional elements that an e-invoice must or may include, and provides guidance on structuring these elements within machine-readable XML formats.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Conformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformations. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share