Definition of geometrynext
as in shape
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 geometry As the industrial age took hold, geometry continued to show force in the colonial infantries abroad and through isomorphic police squadrons that fit neatly into modernizing city blocks patrolled back home. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Fresh rocker geometry targets stability alongside a wider outsole platform, and perhaps most surprisingly, the shoe features zero drop from heel to forefoot. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Depending on the network’s geometry, there is a threshold value, pc, above which the probability θ(p) is greater than zero. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026 What's happening and when to look Exactly how close together moonrise times are depends strongly on latitude and the moon's precise orbital geometry, so there is no single Harvest Moon delay that applies everywhere. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geometry
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  • For Miraval The Red Sea, Foster + Partners architects have designed 180 guest rooms, suites, and villas with biophilic shapes and natural materials, allowing the accommodations to seamlessly fit into the landscape.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The team notes that this version uses one cell line, muscle fibers aligned in one direction and simple shapes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • But what chance would American soldiers have against a country whose military doctrine has already imagined active resistance in populated areas, backed by citizens who could potentially provide intelligence, surveillance and other forms of support?
    — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The auction house endorsed the new asset form, and the asset’s price, in turn, made the institution appear responsive to an emergent cultural power.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometry. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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