take the shape of

idiom

: to look like

The cloud took the shape of a dog.

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The nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that plays a key role in the life cycle of stars — appears to take the shape of a koi fish, varieties of carp that are known for their vibrant colors. —

Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025 Or, possibly, swimming robots could take the shape of several schooling fish, rather than a single large one. —

Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024 These pillows take the shape of a human, or at least a torso, with its arms jutting out the sides. —

Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 These appearances take the shape of friendly hangouts where Trump and the hosts cover topics like sports, libertarianism, free speech, dads, and conspiracy theories, a topic that connects with the former president’s vigorous deployment of baseless claims. —

Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the shape of

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