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as in plan
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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as in scheme
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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as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
my design in writing to you is to ask for your support
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as in layout
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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as in to plan
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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as in to prepare
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 design
Jim Halterman, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025
These quilts, each unique in design, color, fabric and size, have come from all over Los Angeles, Oregon, Ohio, Massachusetts and the United Kingdom.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 22 Feb. 2025
Every piece is designed to move with you, offering both comfort and quiet power.
—Sisi Li, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The animals in the design bring out a deeper resonance in the parts of the story that call upon the natural world to propel the characters toward conflict and emotion.
—Jim Halterman, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025
These quilts, each unique in design, color, fabric and size, have come from all over Los Angeles, Oregon, Ohio, Massachusetts and the United Kingdom.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Some were being designed to look like kid-friendly foods, resembling cans of grape soda, or decorated with cartoons, like unicorns eating pancakes.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 22 Feb. 2025
Every piece is designed to move with you, offering both comfort and quiet power.
—Sisi Li, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for design
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On Monday, European leaders hastily assembled in Paris to discuss plans for peace in Ukraine after they were left out of U.S.-led talks, due to begin Tuesday, between Washington and Moscow on the near three-years Russia-Ukraine war.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hooper said that Lincoln Mall in Matteson, since demolished with plans by the village for new development there, took away shopping opportunities for residents.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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What’s needed now are more flexible funding schemes and opportunities that will allow Latvian productions to be competitive on the global market.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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When Tony White left after the regular season for Florida State, Nebraska lost a defensive tactician and a coordinator who brought an effective scheme to the Blackshirts.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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But that doesn’t seem to be the purpose of the record, which leans more heavily into fan service — a treat for those who’ve stayed loyal (or at least neutral) as Drake suffered the past year’s cavalcade of embarrassments.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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The purpose is to drive economic diversity in Las Vegas, traditionally a town focused on a single industry: hospitality.—
Melinda Sheckells,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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According to the house, each motif on the dress took 3.5 hours to embroider.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Much of her inspiration comes from French impressionist paintings and her motifs, materials and techniques combine western and eastern influences.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Currently, pricing starts at $1.875 million, and layouts range from studios to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses with private terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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It’s been swinging since the Federal Reserve began cutting its main interest rate sharply from September intending to make borrowing cheaper, help the economy and boost prices for stocks, bonds and other investments.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Their latest survey of consumer sentiment showed the number of people who believe their next vehicle will be a truck or SUV fell 3% compared to a year ago, while the number intending to buy a car rose 3%.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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The city can expect to receive about $1.3 million annually in tax revenue from three operating retail sales licenses, according to a staff report prepared for Wednesday’s meeting, and would receive more from a fourth license.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.—
Mike Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Incentive use may also be weakening as a sales strategy as elevated interest rates reduce the pool of eligible home buyers.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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The distribution strategy began at the script stage, during which deals were secured with third parties in several key territories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Design.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/design. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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