as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the nonlinear architecture of the novel reflects a postmodern sensibility
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Recent Examples of architecture
For those who have the money, the views here are sublime and the construction and architecture detail are museum-worthy.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Googie style of architecture appears to be rare among former gas stations in Sacramento.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Agile Robots is also introducing a layered AI architecture that separates intelligence into specialised levels.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
How China exerts its influence across the globe Start with the political architecture.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Googie style of architecture appears to be rare among former gas stations in Sacramento.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Agile Robots is also introducing a layered AI architecture that separates intelligence into specialised levels.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
How China exerts its influence across the globe Start with the political architecture.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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When adults normalize reflective conversation alongside predictable routines, boys build internal structure more readily, and with far less conflict.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mountain View Fire Rescue Mountain View Fire Rescue says firefighters were called to the house on Daily Drive Saturday night after a warming system for an avocado tree caught fire just outside the building and the flames spread to the structure.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When Governance Stalls, Corporate Duty Does Not Disappear Human rights frameworks were built for a reason.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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In this framework, child care costs are treated much like other employee benefits like a flexible spending account or health care.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Despite the recent stock surge, Micron is trading at multiples significantly lower than most AI infrastructure competitors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In October, the city’s infrastructure and growth committee discussed possible amendments to zoning requirements for liquor, package, and smoke shops, in addition to pawn shops and some new language in the zoning code for bars and restaurants.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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