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as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her daily pattern begins with coffee and a bagel every morning for breakfast
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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
with her, everything must be done strictly according to pattern
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
many of the artist's paintings use the same pattern of a lone figure surrounded by a vast landscape
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as in to model
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Recent Examples of pattern
Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
One important determinant is whether the AI is still resorting to human-like language and not necessarily patterning on human reasoning.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
These stories show up in their language patterns.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Instead, the novel is episodic and patterned with recurring images and ideas: swiftly fading cherry blossoms, clouds moving through the sky, autumn leaves, the aching transience of life on this planet.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
One important determinant is whether the AI is still resorting to human-like language and not necessarily patterning on human reasoning.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Jess Murphy, founder of the design studio The Lawns Collective, links the current pattern fever directly back to a nostalgia for the retro styles of the past.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
These stories show up in their language patterns.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pattern
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Candy didn’t wear that particular internal organ on his sleeve so much as model whole outfits made out of it, and the sheer abundance of his authentic niceness is I Like Me‘s prime running motif.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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The other side has a racket motif, a pavé diamond lucky clover and nine diamonds along the outer edge.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Shot against the stunning backdrops of New Zealand, the campaign shows how even the smallest moments of a morning ritual — from the hiss of steam to the first swirl of crema — can embody calm and indulgence.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their 13th album, International, interprets the ritual of early retirement sendoff as a boisterous dance party with plenty of music royalty cameos showing up to pay their respects.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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His illness has limited him to light catch play over the past few days, and the shift in plans meant some slight alterations to his routine, which Ireton ran through with club security.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Afterall, your beauty routine should grow with you—just like confidence, wisdom, and self-love.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Experts say parents should focus on connection instead of control and model healthy eating habits for kids.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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Atmospheric scientists model it as a standing wave pattern in a fast polar jet, with wind speeds of roughly 300–330 mph circling a hurricane-like vortex at the pole.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Glamaker Striped Crewneck Set This cozy-pant-and-striped-tee pairing screams fall casual.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Work in the area began last November and was completed in June on the paving of curb ramps and striping along San Andres Drive and the driveway by the intersection of Flower Hill Promenade.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Leaders who treat this period as an opportunity to establish alignment, celebrate progress, and embed new habits set their organizations on a trajectory toward lasting ROI.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Adults who have trouble sleeping or don’t maintain healthy sleeping habits can often trace those issues back to their first few months of life, says Golshevky.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smythson’s Portobello notebook—famously toted by Gwyneth Paltrow during her victorious lawsuit defense—also appears in this helpful planner iteration with a week-to-view layout.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pattern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pattern. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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