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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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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
Another set of antibodies that uses conformation locking is the camelid nanobodies described in 2021.
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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
Infection is prevented if the receptor-binding domain is locked in the down conformation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
During the largest dog show in North America, canines will compete in tests of agility, obedience, dock diving, conformation and more.
—Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 29 Nov. 2021
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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
Infection is prevented if the receptor-binding domain is locked in the down conformation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
During the largest dog show in North America, canines will compete in tests of agility, obedience, dock diving, conformation and more.
—Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 29 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformation
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After each wear, allow the wool item to air dry away from direct heat and sunlight to remove odors and so the fibers bounce back to their natural shape.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Sickle cell disease is a group of congenital red blood cell disorders, named sickle cell for their crescent shape.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The machine is called El Capitan, after the massive granite rock formation in Yosemite National Park.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Herr was waiting for him at the top, where the rock formations were bleached and pocked with fossils.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The first part of the equation is knowing what works and what adjustments have to be made.Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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The city’s iconic landmarks, such as Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell, serve as sources of inspiration for designers, who draw on their intricate details, vibrant colors, and organic forms to create unique and visually striking garments.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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In this context, the issue at stake at the Dawe’s Centre seminar was whether socially intelligent robots can create new forms of crime, that are not yet covered by legal frameworks and for which countermeasures have not been conceived.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Google: The tech giant used eye-tracking and EEG studies to optimize its search engine results page (SERP), ensuring the layout and design aligned with user attention patterns.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The layout is also designed to emphasize seamless indoor-outdoor living, with over 1,000 sq. ft. of south– and east-facing terraces to enjoy the natural surroundings.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Anglerfish earned the name for their unique evolutionary hunting adaptation—a front dorsal fin known as an illicium that functions as a lure.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Son Malcolm directs this nuanced adaptation of the August Wilson play, and other son John David stars alongside a phenomenal Danielle Deadwyler as siblings butting heads over what to do with an heirloom piano.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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For the holidays, Rado’s True Square Open Heart focuses on a bright white monobloc ceramic model in a softly rounded square format, which is easy on the eyes and skin.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 election saw both President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris embrace non-traditional methods of appealing to voters, with podcasts emerging as one of the key formats.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Gillan's latest film The Life of Chuck — which also features appearances from Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay and Mark Hamill — is an adaption of a Stephen King novella from 2020.Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
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Up next, a Harry Potter TV adaption for HBO's Max streaming service, and while franchise regular Gary Oldman may be interested in portraying Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, the son of the original actor would rather pass.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Conformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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