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
Surrounded by stately guild houses, City Hall and the King’s House, the city’s must-see main square, Grand-Place, is a masterpiece of Belgian Baroque architecture.
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New York Times, 10 July 2025
Thanks to Oracle Park’s architecture and geometry, the ball took a sharp bounce off the concrete and darted towards left field.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
There’s a sense of polish to everything – from the architecture to the attitudes.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Nike reports that this shirt’s ‘geometric lines celebrate the country's architecture, while the cool purples and icy turquoise evoke morning light over snowy landscapes’.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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New York Times, 10 July 2025
Thanks to Oracle Park’s architecture and geometry, the ball took a sharp bounce off the concrete and darted towards left field.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
There’s a sense of polish to everything – from the architecture to the attitudes.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Nike reports that this shirt’s ‘geometric lines celebrate the country's architecture, while the cool purples and icy turquoise evoke morning light over snowy landscapes’.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for architecture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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Recruitment: Writing job descriptions can be an arduous task, but by creating a first draft with AI, HR leaders can focus on more strategic tasks, such as maximizing the company’s organizational structure to best support teams.—
Julie Hoagland,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Services will be available through a simple fee structure.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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On iOS, attackers deliver the malware through fake software frameworks or enterprise provisioning profiles, often disguised as legitimate components.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Robust data governance frameworks, phased roll‑outs and ongoing education programs are all key strategies to help mitigate these challenges.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Direct, voluntary funding of green infrastructure through conspicuous conservation.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Ecuador was set to host the men’s Copa América in 2024, but the federation pulled out the year prior, citing security and infrastructure concerns.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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