1
as in building
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in construction
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in framework
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to construct
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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 structure
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
Kastle Systems sees uptick in the numbers of people entering secure office buildings, parking structures with their electronic badges since Trump's inauguration.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Like the first, it’s structured as a quartet of three-episode stories, and Disney is even releasing it this way, dropping three installments per week for the next month.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for structure
Noun
Officials said the blaze threatened structures in Ocean and Lacey Townships.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
Kastle Systems sees uptick in the numbers of people entering secure office buildings, parking structures with their electronic badges since Trump's inauguration.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Its 12 episodes are structured according to three-episode arcs, each taking place across four successive years leading up to the events of Rogue One.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Like the first, it’s structured as a quartet of three-episode stories, and Disney is even releasing it this way, dropping three installments per week for the next month.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for structure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
Noun
-
For a boutique resort experience with Old Florida flair, opt for Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club, which has three separate buildings, a rooftop cocktail lounge, beachside tiki bar, and oceanfront restaurant.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
-
The league hired Karla Thompson as its director of youth development last September, though the press release described her role as building connections between the league and the landscape of youth soccer.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Reuters could not find a criminal record for Millan, who had been working in construction.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
-
Khan works in artificial intelligence at Microsoft and also heads up the Paani Project, an organization that supports diverse humanitarian efforts in Pakistan, including the construction of over 20,000 wells.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Change can no longer be systematically managed through static frameworks or legacy leadership models.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
-
Advertisement Advertisement As the head of a legal organization that advocates for immigrants, I’m cursed with a front-row view of the framework that threatens to erode our democracy.—
Kica Matos,
Time,
2 May 2025
Verb
-
The current police station was constructed in 1968 and has 20,300 square feet of space.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
-
Barcelona’s wall to defend the free kick was poorly constructed, daring Mbappe to shoot through the middle without needing to thread the needle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Duties include developing processor and system architecture that will increase machine learning and data analytics.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
-
The main structure is a large wooden ring, around one and a half miles in circumference, that’s inspired by traditional Japanese wooden architecture but modernized with the latest technology.—
Matt Alt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
And when the focus shifts from guarding what’s been built to cultivating what’s possible next.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
-
Our set department had built a miniature version of then-ABC News anchor Peter Jennings’ desk, and the puppet workshop dressed Kermit in a smart newsy blue blazer.—
Bill Prady,
Variety,
3 May 2025
Noun
-
These minerals are vital for manufacturing products, renewable energy development and infrastructure.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
-
Ukraine's prime minister, Denys Shmyhal said the fund, which will invest in extraction of critical minerals, oil and gas, infrastructure and processing, will be split 50-50, with each side having equal voting rights and the U.S. can count new military aid as a contribution.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
-
An eruption is unlikely for now Typically, gases like water and carbon dioxide can separate and form bubbles during the rise and decompression of magma.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
-
An offshoot of the group formed in response to the 2019 revocation, TRF, claimed responsibility for the attack.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share