architectures

plural of architecture
as in frameworks
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 architectures The company says the chip can replace dozens of components in some system architectures. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 Leaders must first allow commercial suppliers the flexibility to iterate toward the most scalable, high-yield architectures, mandating open interoperability protocols once the technology reaches industrial maturity. — Rohit Jha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 While rivals like Hyundai utilize ultra-fast 800-V architectures that charge in under 18 minutes, VW remains tethered to a 29-minute peak. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 Schiess said the Space Force intends to continue expanding its combat power with more robust architectures and the ability to respond with increasing speed to evolving threats. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • If the current American government, within international legal frameworks, wishes to reach an agreement, fine.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Aerospace has long relied on rigorous certification processes for the software and manufacturing methods used to build aircraft, while the pharmaceutical industry has developed frameworks for validating computational models used in drug development.
    — Francesco Iorio, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • At crucial junctures over the centuries, parallel concepts of order, displays of power, and reflections of economic structures have manifested in both dance and police work.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The playground is less playground, more sprawling treehouse, complete with climbing structures, waterslides, and two toddler-friendly pools.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • The city of about 250,000 people has been rattled by a series of drone strikes that hit oil and power infrastructures.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The report also noted that TikTok Shop’s momentum illustrates a mechanism of migration—Eastern platforms exporting not just formats, but whole infrastructures for commerce and personalization as well as audience capture.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Architectures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architectures. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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