pattern
noun
a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
patterns
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pluralof pattern.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof pattern (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
patternnouna decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
Example Sentences
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These analyses, known as meta-analyses, combine findings from numerous individual studies to identify broader patterns.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
These weather patterns have therefore meant only occasional bouts of stronger winds across the north-west of the UK, with little disruption.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
They analyze shopping patterns and adjacency to other lifestyle destinations, for example a fantastic coffee shop or restaurant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
You see patterns from the first film that then repeat themselves, but on a much larger scale, in the second film.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
She told us how, long ago, paper was scarce so women cut up old letters and newspaper articles to make patterns, then stuffed the paper between the quilt layers for extra insulation.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
