geometries

noun

plural of geometry
as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance the geometry of Sydney's famed opera house is suggestive of some modernistic sailing ship

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Recent Examples of geometries Other geometries, such as the shape of a Pringles chip, can have angle sums of less than 180 degrees. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026 What matters is the strange beauty of the thing — the overall geometries, the balances of shapes, the lines and twists of the wires, the cryptic dialogue with fabrics. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026 Cutting fabrication time and cost The new method is capable of producing complex geometries and structures larger than the printing equipment itself. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026 Our test prints cover a wide range of real-world scenarios, from fine-detail calibration plates and dimensional-accuracy blocks to functional parts and more complex geometries like lattice baskets and overhang tests. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026 It’s partitioned by a long, tiled bar along the left wall, situated behind the hearth and its surrounding oval counter and framed, aesthetically, by double Moroccan doors painted in hypnotic geometries. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Potier decodes that practically illegible document and creates a 3-D realization that grows from a fantastically complex swirl of interlocking geometries. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026 Beyond creating individual landmarks, Gehry is celebrated for pioneering the use of advanced digital modeling software in architecture, allowing his studio to realize complex geometries that once seemed impossible to build. — David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026 Similarly, John Portman’s Entelechy II in Georgia and Ray Kappe’s home in Los Angeles deftly manipulate space and perspective, employing bold geometries and gravity-defying cantilevers to connect airy interiors to the landscape. — Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geometries
  1. shapes
  2. forms
  3. figures
Noun
  • Look at the jagged lines, the geometric shapes, the neon colour schemes, the tall collars, the billowing short sleeves.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Seen in relaxed shapes and often layered or paired with unexpected colors, the pattern feels ironically cool, rather than preppy.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Definition of shapes
Noun
  • But honestly, thanks to the ubiquity of Ring cameras, data brokerage, and facial-recognition technology, sundry forms of surveillance are now a regular part of modern American life.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 1 July 2026
  • Humidity usually rises overnight as temperatures fall, which is why nights feel damp and dew forms by early morning.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of forms
Noun
  • Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The movie welcomes several major Hollywood figures, including Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of figures

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