as in decomposed
to go through decomposition
plants molding in the abandoned garden
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Recent Examples of molded
Some spoke about how their own mothers molded them, including Princess Eugenie, who shares two young sons with husband Jack Brooksbank.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
More than hard-nosed raps about a life molded by violence, Jim finds narratives of lightness and love in even the most desolate circumstances.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Sheer fabric was molded with a sinuous style to frame Carey’s shoulders.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
His designs had molded green leaf patterns (and other designs), which would later inspire artist Bordallo Pinheiro.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The latest assortment features Sakura Elite jerseys that sport Murakami’s vibrant colors, floral artwork and other graphics molded into 3-D silicone patches and hand-stitched onto the jerseys.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
For the San Diego native, the fusion of the two genres has always been an organic progression, molded by his upbringing and diverse interests.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Mir is more ambitious and industrious, having molded himself into the ideal successor to his father’s corporate leadership.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
The internet has molded sensory overload into a catch-all phrase for parental burnout, frustration, and exhaustion, Slavens says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
More than hard-nosed raps about a life molded by violence, Jim finds narratives of lightness and love in even the most desolate circumstances.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Sheer fabric was molded with a sinuous style to frame Carey’s shoulders.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
His designs had molded green leaf patterns (and other designs), which would later inspire artist Bordallo Pinheiro.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The latest assortment features Sakura Elite jerseys that sport Murakami’s vibrant colors, floral artwork and other graphics molded into 3-D silicone patches and hand-stitched onto the jerseys.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
For the San Diego native, the fusion of the two genres has always been an organic progression, molded by his upbringing and diverse interests.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Mir is more ambitious and industrious, having molded himself into the ideal successor to his father’s corporate leadership.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
The internet has molded sensory overload into a catch-all phrase for parental burnout, frustration, and exhaustion, Slavens says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Molded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molded. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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