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
Passionate about art and architecture, Vico studied engineering techniques, and poured himself into the design process.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
First, a selection from the sixth annual Lamp Show organized by Head-Hi, the Fort Greene architecture and design bookstore and coffee shop, this time in collaboration with curator Stephen Markos of Superhouse.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
In 2001, the site transformed into an elegant 20-room hotel with bourgeois architecture and modern grandeur.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
People familiar with the negotiations told the Herald that U.S. officials increasingly viewed Saab as a potentially crucial witness capable of providing detailed insight into the financial architecture that sustained Maduro’s inner circle for years.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
First, a selection from the sixth annual Lamp Show organized by Head-Hi, the Fort Greene architecture and design bookstore and coffee shop, this time in collaboration with curator Stephen Markos of Superhouse.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
In 2001, the site transformed into an elegant 20-room hotel with bourgeois architecture and modern grandeur.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
People familiar with the negotiations told the Herald that U.S. officials increasingly viewed Saab as a potentially crucial witness capable of providing detailed insight into the financial architecture that sustained Maduro’s inner circle for years.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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The object no longer belongs to its origin or to its own agency, but to the structures that contain it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The fire has burned two historic structures on the island, which is home to rare plant species like the Torrey pine.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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But for all their differences, these presidents appeared to operate within a common political framework — one grounded in accountability to facts, responsibility for outcomes and acceptance of democratic processes.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Mining disasters are common in China, where rapid industrialization came with intense resource exploitation, poor working conditions and a weak regulatory framework.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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The transport infrastructure could be better, too, with one main road leading in and out.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Their infrastructure is falling apart.—
Erika Gonzalez,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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