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
Wineries to visit Founded in 2005 by British expats Eileen and Phil Gregory, Vena Cava draws visitors both for its wines and for its bravura sustainable architecture by Alejandro D’Acosta; behold the ceiling of upturned reclaimed fishing boats.
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Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
In earnest, defining organic architecture is difficult to do.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Developers of buildings like Wynwood 25 hopped on the trend, incorporating large-scale murals (via artist collaborations) into architecture and branding.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 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
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Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
In earnest, defining organic architecture is difficult to do.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Developers of buildings like Wynwood 25 hopped on the trend, incorporating large-scale murals (via artist collaborations) into architecture and branding.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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As the sun sets on century-old structures and the dirt gives way to bulldozers for a multimillion-dollar rebuild, Pimlico Race Course hosted an exciting 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
18 May 2025
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While there is no way for an AI assistant to replace a genuine human connection, a comforting presence can go a long way if no other support structure is available.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The combination of sensitive data, proprietary algorithms and changing regulatory frameworks calls for a more prudent and deliberate approach.—
Paul Ponzeka,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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However, medication abortions remain unavailable while Planned Parenthood continues to challenge Missouri's regulatory framework in court.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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In the report, the Pentagon stated that China has adopted a global counter-terrorism strategy to prevent terrorist attacks against its citizens and economic interests abroad—such as the Belt and Road Initiative, a global infrastructure program that expands China's influence.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Once in place, the same algorithmic infrastructure that delivers economic advantage could be weaponized for political control.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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