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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This Rodeo wallet from Carhartt features a longer, rectangular shape in Carhartt’s rugged leather and provides plenty of compartments for organizing checks, business cards, receipts, cash and cards.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is always the human form on the one hand, and lines and shapes on the other.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 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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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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As airlines continuously redefine their passenger codes to accommodate diverse environments, Spirit’s dress code adjustment reflects a broader trend within the industry.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 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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Sanctions out of state could come in the form of ceasing to issue visas, even tourist and visitor visas — moves that Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Trump’s secretary of state nominee, is said to support.—
Anna Giaritelli,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Extolling the power of the form, Salles took to the Criterion Closet recently to share his appreciation for a number of films that have shaped him as an artist and continue to inspire.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
18 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 Pitt is a new Max Original that takes the format of two popular legacy series—ER and 24—and mashes them together.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The format does tailor itself well to players showcasing their offensive repertoires.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
17 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 30 Jan. 2025.
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