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noun

Definition of designsnext
plural of design
1
as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective she always achieves her objective by design rather than by luck

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2
as in schemes
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends the thief had devised an elaborate design to get the invaluable artwork

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3
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish my design in writing to you is to ask for your support

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4
as in motifs
a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric) the curtains have a lovely floral design

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as in layouts
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the design of the building's lobby encourages the free flow of traffic

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designs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of design
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal early on she had designed to a top position in a major insurance company

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2
as in plots
to work out the details of (something) in advance the foreman designed a better layout for the factory floor to improve efficiency

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designs
  1. motifs
  2. layouts
  3. plans
  4. goals
  5. formats
  6. intends
  7. strategies
  8. conspiracies
Noun
  • The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Graphic Tees with Fun Internet Sayings Carter also critiqued graphic tees emblazoned with quirky internet sayings, comparing their rise to the with mustache motifs.
    Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of motifs
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
Definition of layouts
Verb
  • The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Salesforce, another investor, plans to use first-party data and AI to make the shopping experience even more personalized.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of plans
Noun
  • This should have been obvious all along, but that combination of goals will prove to be fundamentally unworkable.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Williams, 31, managed just four goals in NWSL play, down from eight in 2023, and came off the bench in Gotham’s semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit.
    Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of goals
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
Definition of formats
Verb
  • The company intends to invest the balance of $250 million in growth initiatives.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The largest recipient was The Foundation, a new nonprofit started by Musk that intends to build and operate a K-12 school, and eventually a university, in Austin, Texas.
    Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of intends
Noun
  • Secondly leaders will align talent strategies with flexible work policies.
    Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for gambling, including a keen interest in sports betting, online casinos, and poker strategies.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • The Night Agent Brought together by a midnight phone call, an FBI agent and a cybersecurity expert must unravel an ever-growing web of political conspiracies.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • After a period co-founding a video game company, West started flying airplanes and learned about the conspiracies that accompany aircraft, according to his author biography on Amazon.
    Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of conspiracies
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