retain its shape
Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words
To continue to have a particular form, not losing it.
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- These garments will retain their shape even with repeated washing.
- The memory foam mattress is designed to retain its shape for years.
- Good quality elastic bands should retain their shape after stretching.
- This clay is special because it can retain its shape even after firing.
- Despite heavy use, the sturdy backpack continues to retain its shape.
- The architect ensured the building's facade would retain its shape against strong winds.
- Certain types of plastic are engineered to retain their shape under extreme temperatures.
- My grandmother's old wooden spoon has managed to retain its shape through decades of cooking.
- To help the hat retain its shape, store it on a hat stand.
- The artist carefully molded the metal, hoping it would retain its intricate shape.