as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"
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Recent Examples of anatomy
Her interest was piqued by the intricate and delicate anatomy of the head.
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Nick Franck, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
This mainly provides information on your anatomy and riding style.
—Ben Coxworth
october 24, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
There are no organic remains, but dinosaur anatomy like skin, hooves, and spikes preserved in a sub-millimeter clay film during a process called clay templating.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
The anatomy of a 14% booking increase What does a 14% booking increase actually mean for a hospitality business?
—Ascend Agency, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
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Nick Franck, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
This mainly provides information on your anatomy and riding style.
—Ben Coxworth
october 24, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
There are no organic remains, but dinosaur anatomy like skin, hooves, and spikes preserved in a sub-millimeter clay film during a process called clay templating.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
The anatomy of a 14% booking increase What does a 14% booking increase actually mean for a hospitality business?
—Ascend Agency, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anatomy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomy
Noun
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Houlihan conducted analysis on behalf of the family office investors.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The analysis of these efforts from many astronomers around the globe show that to the best of our knowledge, 3I/ATLAS is consistent with having a natural origin.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cowley ends his examination of the postwar cultural situation on a note of doubt, not least about the changing status and nature of literary criticism.—
Michael Gorra,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The helicopter was recovered and retained for further examination.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the aftermath of the investigation, Ring’s family filed suit, alleging that the school had not done enough to protect the child.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving announced that her office had launched an internal investigation and was reviewing bodycam footage to determine the circumstances around the use of force.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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