in the shape of

idiom

: shaped like

a cookie in the shape of a heart

—used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.

They offered help in the shape of a loan.

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Some rang bells and tossed coins into containers in the shape of gold bars for good luck, while others ate traditional snacks from food stalls and took photos with a person dressed up as the God of Wealth. —

Ken Moritsugu, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025 View Comments Top honors went to returning champions Japan, whose team put together a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of an Asanoha (hemp) leaf for their restaurant dessert entry. —

Lilit Marcus, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025 Bag charms in the shape of the creature’s body and claws also decorated Vuitton Keepalls, miniature trunks and totes. —

Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 Looking forward, this weekend brings a challenge in the shape of a trip to in-form Napoli and the chance to get a result that could move Juventus back into those Champions League qualification spots. —

Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in the shape of

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