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
The classic, 1950s boarding house, meeting place and tea room is built like a brick with lath and plaster walls, CBS construction and mid-20th century architecture.
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Hank Tester, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In terms of technology, the clinic’s architecture was designed specifically around the hair transplant workflow, thereby taking into account consultation, surgery, and post-op care.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
If the yellow-brick architecture of TCU Campus doesn’t impress you, the landscaping surely will.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Open shelves add functionality, warmth, and impart a sense of architecture in one fell swoop.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Hank Tester, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In terms of technology, the clinic’s architecture was designed specifically around the hair transplant workflow, thereby taking into account consultation, surgery, and post-op care.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
If the yellow-brick architecture of TCU Campus doesn’t impress you, the landscaping surely will.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Open shelves add functionality, warmth, and impart a sense of architecture in one fell swoop.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for architecture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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Identification requires letting Chinese cultural logic influence the structure of a campaign — not just its visuals or celebrity cast.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, since they are used in such small amounts, they cannot be imaged inside these structures.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The non-binding memorandum of understanding on rare earths establishes a framework for cooperation between the two countries, focusing on reciprocal investment, exploration, mining and artificial intelligence applications, among other issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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However, the new framework goes further.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city of Malibu sued the state and the city and county of Los Angeles and other entities on Wednesday, accusing them of various failures that led to the start and proliferation of the Palisades fire that destroyed hundreds of Malibu homes along with municipal facilities and infrastructure.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both nations got a head start on Norway in terms of infrastructure and cultural relevance.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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