Synonyms for pattern
ˈpæt ərn; Brit. ˈpæt npat·tern

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1. patternnoun

   Synonyms:
   cycle, similarity, stencil, tessellation, original, model, categorize, category

2. patternnoun

   Model, example.

   Synonyms:
   category, categorize, model, original, stencil, tessellation, similarity, cycle

3. patternverb

   to follow an example

   Synonyms:
   tessellation, category, original, similarity, cycle, stencil, categorize, model

4. patternverb

   to fit into a pattern

   Synonyms:
   categorize, model

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1. pattern

   From its original sense of sample or specimen (Latin exemplum) example derives the seemingly contradictory meanings, on the one hand of a pattern or model, and on the other hand of a warning — a sample or specimen of what is to be followed, or of what is to be shunned. An example, however, may be more than a sample or specimen of any class; it may be the very archetype or prototype to which the whole class must conform, as when Christ is spoken of as being an example or leaving an example for his disciples. Example comes nearer to the possible freedom of the model than to the necessary exactness of the pattern; often we can not, in a given case, exactly imitate the best example, but only adapt its teachings to altered circumstances. In its application to a person or thing, exemplar can scarcely be distinguished from example; but example is most frequently used for an act, or course of action, for which exemplar is not used; as, one sets a good (or a bad) example. An exemplification is an illustrative working out in action of a principle or law, without any reference to its being copied or repeated; an example guides, an exemplification illustrates or explains. Ensample is the same as example, but is practically obsolete outside of Scriptural or theological language. Compare MODEL; SAMPLE.

   Synonyms:
   archetype, ensample, example, exemplar, exemplification, ideal, model, precedent, prototype, sample, specimen, standard, type, warning

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1. pattern

   Synonyms:
   model, sample, archetype, exemplar, specimen, shape, precedent, mould, design, plan

   Antonyms:
   monstrosity, caricature, perversion, misrepresentation

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1. form, shape, patternnoun

   a perceptual structure

   "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

   Synonyms:
   course, figure, flesh, formula, frame, shape, kind, conformation, sort, chassis, condition, physical body, radiation diagram, soma, rule, human body, blueprint, radiation pattern, contour, grade, cast, form, mannikin, mannequin, physique, phase, word form, configuration, class, variant, convention, practice, approach pattern, bod, signifier, embodiment, descriptor, manikin, variety, strain, normal, anatomy, traffic pattern, var., design, material body, manakin, build

2. practice, patternnoun

   a customary way of operation or behavior

   "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"

   Synonyms:
   radiation diagram, form, practice, approach pattern, formula, praxis, rule, figure, drill, practice session, shape, radiation pattern, blueprint, traffic pattern, convention, design, recitation, normal, exercise

3. design, pattern, figurenoun

   a decorative or artistic work

   "the coach had a design on the doors"

   Synonyms:
   image, figure, intention, flesh, formula, frame, shape, traffic pattern, fig, figure of speech, chassis, approach pattern, physical body, trope, radiation diagram, soma, innovation, rule, human body, blueprint, radiation pattern, conception, excogitation, purpose, form, physique, plan, designing, aim, public figure, invention, number, convention, practice, digit, normal, bod, intent, name, anatomy, design, material body, build

4. convention, normal, pattern, rule, formulanoun

   something regarded as a normative example

   "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"

   Synonyms:
   form, expression, ruler, practice, regulation, radiation diagram, formula, dominion, principle, rule, figure, approach pattern, chemical formula, linguistic rule, shape, radiation pattern, prescript, blueprint, traffic pattern, conventionalism, conventionality, recipe, convening, convention, design, normal

5. patternnoun

   a model considered worthy of imitation

   "the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics"

   Synonyms:
   radiation diagram, convention, rule, normal, form, approach pattern, radiation pattern, figure, blueprint, design, formula, traffic pattern, shape, practice

6. blueprint, design, patternnoun

   something intended as a guide for making something else

   "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

   Synonyms:
   intention, aim, form, design, approach pattern, figure, designing, formula, rule, radiation pattern, practice, plan, excogitation, conception, blueprint, traffic pattern, radiation diagram, intent, invention, convention, shape, innovation, normal, purpose

7. traffic pattern, approach pattern, patternnoun

   the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport

   "the traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crowded"; "they stayed in the pattern until the fog lifted"

   Synonyms:
   radiation diagram, convention, rule, figure, form, design, radiation pattern, approach pattern, blueprint, formula, traffic pattern, shape, practice, normal

8. radiation pattern, radiation diagram, patternverb

   graphical representation (in polar or Cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle

   Synonyms:
   rule, convention, radiation diagram, normal, form, design, approach pattern, radiation pattern, figure, blueprint, formula, traffic pattern, shape, practice

9. model, patternverb

   plan or create according to a model or models

   Synonyms:
   mold, posture, mould, sit, pose, mock up, simulate, model

10. patternverb

    form a pattern

    "These sentences pattern like the ones we studied before"

    Synonyms:
    model

Matched Categories

1. • Activity
   • Decoration
   • Exemplar
   • Imitate
   • Match
   • Practice
   • Structure

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1. scientific law

   because the definition is a repeated pattern

   Submitted by anonymous on December 17, 2019  

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1. patternnoun

   Synonyms:
   exemplar, model, archetype, prototype, original, precedent

2. patternnoun

   Synonyms:
   specimen, sample, example, instance

3. patternnoun

   Synonyms:
   figure, style, shape

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1. patternnoun

   Synonyms:
   model, exemplar, original, prototype, archetype, specimen, example, copy, reproduction, delineator, protractor

   Associated words:
   exemplary

2. patternverb

   Synonyms:
   model, copy, imitate, follow

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1. List of paraphrases for "pattern":

   boss, model, master, profile, trend, patterns, plan, tendency, patrón, mode, diagram, distribution, modality, structure, scheme, frame, schema, persistent, configuration, schematic, standard, guv, models, trends, curve

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1. Olivia Amato:

   When you change your pattern.

2. Markus Huber:

   Overall sentiment remains positive, however yesterday's trading action is clearly pointing towards a slowdown in momentum, in light of stocks being overbought in the short term, markets taking a breather and entering a consolidation pattern would certainly be in order and actually by many considered as healthy and necessary. In order for traders to up their risk exposure further, more good news besides China will be needed.

3. Jimmie Johnson:

   When you're struggling, you almost have a shotgun approach, and you're trying to hit a wide pattern and see what brings speed, when you unload off the truck and you're fast, you get much more into like a rifle scenario and you're very precise with the changes you make, and there's a lot of speed in the details.

4. Elijah Cummings:

   It has been public for several years that Secretary Clinton used her personal email account, apparently following the pattern of previous Secretaries of State, although Secretary Clinton has produced her emails to the State Department, it is unclear from press reports whether previous Secretaries have done the same.

5. Lee Min-Ah:

   When male partners work more, women’s economic activity will be discouraged and their responsibility of childcare will only increase, Lee said.The country already has the lowest fertility rate in the world, and a rapidly ageing population. The working-age population peaked at 38 million in 2019 and is set to drop by more than 9 million by 2040, government data show.Lee Yoon-sun, a 29-year-old office worker, said working high-intensity hours and then taking time off would be disruptive.Working long hours when you have a heavy workload and then resting when you are less busy seems like a pattern that will lead to an irregular life, affecting having children and taking care of them.