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
There were so many cool sculptures and pieces of architecture that screamed to be turned into a puzzle.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
During Phase 1, Voyager worked on architecture concepts and preliminary designs.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Three Things That Define the Category Understanding what distinguishes a genuine moonshot company matters more now that the category has attracted imitators — organizations that have adopted the language of transformation without the underlying architecture.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The architecture is unlikely and illogical.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
During Phase 1, Voyager worked on architecture concepts and preliminary designs.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Three Things That Define the Category Understanding what distinguishes a genuine moonshot company matters more now that the category has attracted imitators — organizations that have adopted the language of transformation without the underlying architecture.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The architecture is unlikely and illogical.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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In response, Wave Texturizing Mist reimagines the ingredient altogether, opting instead for sea salt rich in magnesium, calcium, and potassium to create structure without brittleness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Meeting that challenge demands permanent inter-governmental coordination units and not the current model of temporary structures standing down the moment a crisis ends.—
Daniele Nyirandutiye,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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The team says the approach marks a significant departure from conventional cyborg insect systems, creating a bio-hybrid framework that works alongside the insect’s natural responses rather than overriding them.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Through its inclusive framework, more than 145 jurisdictions have participated in negotiations over how to address the tax challenges of digitalization, including questions about where large multinational businesses should pay tax and how to limit tax competition.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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New energy infrastructure would not be immune to Iranian attack either, as the experience of the war demonstrates.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Companies can’t hand over important access codes to unsecured AI agents, making cyber a key component of AI infrastructure.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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