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
Designed by renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy, Amanyara crowns the northeast corner of Providenciales with the modern, angular architecture Aman hotels are known for.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Over the past decade, the Indian state has quietly assembled a parallel digital security architecture that allows authorities to intercept, analyze and store communications data at an enormous scale.
—Rana Ayyub, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Avoid all-white rooms and work with your home’s architecture to add warmth.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Tesla, Rivian and several Chinese companies have zonal electrical architectures on the road.
—Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Over the past decade, the Indian state has quietly assembled a parallel digital security architecture that allows authorities to intercept, analyze and store communications data at an enormous scale.
—Rana Ayyub, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Avoid all-white rooms and work with your home’s architecture to add warmth.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Tesla, Rivian and several Chinese companies have zonal electrical architectures on the road.
—Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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Their streamlined structure transitions effortlessly from day excursions to evening dinners, keeping packing minimal and chic.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Brussels has already begun testing the framework.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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The targets included weapons caches, supply routes and other infrastructure used by the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, Hawkins said in an email.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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