Definition of architecturenext
as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the nonlinear architecture of the novel reflects a postmodern sensibility

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of architecture The umbrella Biennale organization oversees not just the Venice Film Festival but revolving exhibitions on art, architecture, dance, music and theatre. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 Hot Lab also penned the contemporary interiors, while the yard’s in-house team and Names by Francesco Rogantin executed naval architecture. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 The goal is to establish a school focused on advanced tech breakthroughs, art and architecture, developing technical and visual mastery through studio practice and design labs, and also to help students build both business and tech fluency. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 July 2026 Broadening American abstraction There are works by artists who deal with the environment, who are influenced by architecture, and some who focus on the body. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for architecture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
Noun
  • The civic center complex that grew into Seattle Center included core structures erected for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, including the Coliseum, the Seattle Center Monorail and the Space Needle.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • Calm gets easier when your day has a structure that respects you.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • The vagueness of the framework’s language could leave room for dispute, however, according to Johnson.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • The framework — contra the MOU — requires the dismantlement of Hezbollah’s military infrastructure.
    Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • An OpenAI autonomous agent went rogue and hacked into another artificial intelligence (AI) startup’s infrastructure, the ChatGPT maker said in a blog post.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 22 July 2026
  • The real-time infrastructure is built and in daily commercial use.
    John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on architecture

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster