pattern (something) on
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: to design (something) so that it is similar to something else
Her garden is patterned on one she saw on her travels.
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Forever’s Chart Parallels Cher’s Forever has maintained a pattern on these two tallies throughout its lifetime.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
It is believed the leopard earned its name from the distinct cloud-like pattern on its body, according to wildlife officials.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
The latter two have a graffiti-like pattern on the outsole meant to stand out.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
This reversible swimsuit from Amazon has a gorgeous floral pattern on both sides.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
It is believed the leopard earned its name from the distinct cloud-like pattern on its body, according to wildlife officials.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
The latter two have a graffiti-like pattern on the outsole meant to stand out.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
This reversible swimsuit from Amazon has a gorgeous floral pattern on both sides.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Pattern (something) on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pattern%20%28something%29%20on. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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