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shapes

  • plural
    of shape.
    shape
    noun
    the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.
  • present tense form
    of shape (3rd person singular).
    shape
    noun
    the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.

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This principle is especially important when working with nanoparticles, which are extremely small pieces of matter whose shapes, sizes, and properties can be adjusted for different purposes.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Miller, the car historian and consultant, says artists such as Sonia Delaunay were well known for transforming cars, including the 1925 Citroën B12, with geometric shapes many years before.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

The moment is almost unassuming in its speed, but it permanently shapes everything that follows.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

Its outcomes will affect how the December summit shapes up.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Dad tries to block my view, but not before I see a swarm of dark shapes running toward the ship from the forest.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera