in the shape of

phrase

1

: shaped like

a cookie in the shape of a heart

2

—used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.

They offered help in the shape of a loan.

Examples of in the shape of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That is the logline that greets chefs daring to take on Warner’s 100 Cooks, which found its perfect American host in the shape of Terry Crews. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

The chapel overlooked a canyon, and Clementina designed the seating in the shape of a Greek amphitheater to accentuate the mountain landscape’s beauty. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

For instance, in 2024, archaeologists found that an ancient Egyptian vase in the shape of the deity Bes showed traces of chemical plant compounds known to produce hallucinations. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

When the agent stepped away, Garton saw bloodstains in the shape of handprints on the man’s shirt. — Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in the shape of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove