of a definite form, shape, or character (often used in combination).
a U-shaped driveway.
designed to fit a particular form, body, or contour.
a shaped garment.
Furniture. having other than a plane surface.
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“To me he was my husband, who shaped my life from our very first date in 1984. He had ‘irrational exuberance’ for baseball, the Washington Commanders, tennis, golf and music, especially jazz,” she added.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
He shaped the careers of artists as both a producer and adviser with a mix of financial acumen, taste for popular music across genres and willingness to encourage creative freedom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
"To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives," they said in a statement.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
This is Early’s life: an affectionate homage to the women he’s so inspired by, who have influenced his comedy and interests, who shaped him into the artist he is today.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Mom had taken his painting of a rainbow and hung it on the refrigerator with a magnet shaped like a strawberry.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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