We've gotten into this fixed pattern.
Source: tatoeba (23232)
Pattern
/ˈpatən/
Synonyms for "pattern" (653 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
ancient mesopotamian design
Related words (25)
architectonicsarchitecturearrangementart formauthorityautomatismbackgroundbackground detailbad habitbarometerbearingbeau idealbehaviorbehavior patternbehavioral normbehavioral sciencebestbiotypeblueprint
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
behavioral attribute
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: design, model, 3, 4, 5.
- Sentence evidence is available for pattern, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "pattern".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "pattern"
Keep "pattern" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "pattern" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "pattern", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "pattern" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
37 entriesShowing 16 of 37 words.
More specific
14 entriesCollocations
9 entriesbehavior patterncolor patternfloral patterngeometric patternpattern a schedulepattern afterpattern of numberspattern recognitionpattern the cloth
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
30 translations across 17 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- закономерност noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Esperanto
1 entries- skemo noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Finnish
3 entries- kaava noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- kaavamaisuus noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- kuvio noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
French
3 entries- régularité noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- schéma noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- tendance noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Greek
1 entries- πρότυπο noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Icelandic
1 entries- munstur noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Italian
3 entries- forma noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- regolarità noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- schema noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Japanese
1 entries- パターン noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Korean
1 entries- 패턴 noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Macedonian
2 entries- закономерност noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- шема noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Romanian
2 entries- regularitate noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- uniformitate noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Russian
4 entries- закономе́рность noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- моде́ль noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- образе́ц noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- па́ттерн noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Scottish Gaelic
1 entries- pàtran noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Spanish
2 entries- dibujo noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
- forma noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Swedish
1 entries- mönster noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Turkish
1 entries- örüntü noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Zazaki
1 entries- munge noun (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship)
Sample sentences
56 total sentences available.
Yet today only about 15 percent of American families follow this pattern.
Source: tatoeba (41053)
The colors of the pattern are very ordinary.
Source: tatoeba (43813)
This vowel change has much to do with the overall accent pattern assigned to each word.
Source: tatoeba (57173)
Showing 4 of 56 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "pattern"?
Closest matches include design, model, 3, 4, 5.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "pattern"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.