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as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her daily pattern begins with coffee and a bagel every morning for breakfast
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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
with her, everything must be done strictly according to pattern
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
many of the artist's paintings use the same pattern of a lone figure surrounded by a vast landscape
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as in to model
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Recent Examples of pattern
Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 23 May 2025
They’re designed to mimic how human brains work, taking in data, learning patterns and making decisions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Michael Ray Taylor, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Mary’s hair is in tight, skull-close curls, her forehead and cheekbones high, dark and light swirls of wood grain patterning her skin.
—Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
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Noun
The investigation marked the first time the DOJ had found a pattern of violations against homeless people, including that officers and other city employees illegally threw away their belongings.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 23 May 2025
They’re designed to mimic how human brains work, taking in data, learning patterns and making decisions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
Grass found that the enamel patterns on what is called the occlusal, or biting, surface of the tooth are different for each species.
—Michael Ray Taylor, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Mary’s hair is in tight, skull-close curls, her forehead and cheekbones high, dark and light swirls of wood grain patterning her skin.
—Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pattern
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Johnson makes paintings and mosaics on square white tiles—often incorporating the material of one of Johnson’s favorite motifs, shea butter, the hearty soul food of moisturizing agents.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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Breton stripes, fisherman sandals, shell motifs—anything that could remind you of the ocean is very much in play, and plenty of it is currently on sale at Nordstrom.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 May 2025
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From daily rituals to deep healing, discover how to prioritize mental wellbeing in today’s evolving cultural and professional landscape.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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The other Cuban beauty wedding rituals included a milk and honey face mask in the days leading up to the wedding (to brighten the skin), and to wash your hair the night before with rainwater (for good luck)—and are both practically required.—
Carolina Dalia Gonzalez,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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Deliberately cultivate moments of awe in your routine, both with and without AI assistance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Venus enters Pisces on January 1 and should support your productivity levels, encouraging a fresh perspective on your daily routines.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Disposable vapes have proved popular among young adults trying to quit smoking, but their sleek design, bright packaging and sweet flavors have also appealed to teenagers.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Included in that selection is the Lark Manor Geometric Tiled Doormat, which has a half-circle design and sits flush along the doorframe.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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It's modeled on the structure for running the U.S. Capitol Police.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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What if each of those specialties was modeled in an AI system?—
Sanjay Juneja,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Her upcycled creations featured pastel hues and also striped patches of fabric.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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Janelle Monáe — always one for cheeky sartorial statements — arrived in a black and white bowler hat and monocle, donning an oversized red, black, and white striped jacket printed to look like a suit.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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In addition, he’s also made a habit of gathering a handful of players together every night for a dinner at the Cowboys’ members-only speakeasy restaurant on the top level of The Star in Frisco, Cowboys Club.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Standout Interviewee Habits: How to Take Things to the Next Level Deliver a clear personal pitch To stand out from the crowd, Marino-Briggs recommends a few key habits.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Units range from one to four bedrooms with layouts spanning 700 square feet to 3,300 square feet.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The unlimited coworking offer with access to an open layout lounge is $199 a month.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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“Pattern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pattern. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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