as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the rigid armature of a highly stratified society
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Recent Examples of armature
Grecia built a puppet character, rigged the character, did all of the cinematography, built the entire set for her armature, and edited the film herself.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
IEMs generally use dynamic drivers, the traditional driver type in most headphones and speakers, balanced armatures, much smaller and more accurate speakers, or a mix of both.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 26 Feb. 2026
Both sculptures were propped up by a visible armature of steel scaffolding and sandbags.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Following global listener feedback, SoundPeats has developed a pair of wireless earbuds using two custom balanced armature drivers in each earpiece, working in tandem with a 12mm composite dynamic driver for the lower midrange and bass frequencies.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
IEMs generally use dynamic drivers, the traditional driver type in most headphones and speakers, balanced armatures, much smaller and more accurate speakers, or a mix of both.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 26 Feb. 2026
Both sculptures were propped up by a visible armature of steel scaffolding and sandbags.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Following global listener feedback, SoundPeats has developed a pair of wireless earbuds using two custom balanced armature drivers in each earpiece, working in tandem with a 12mm composite dynamic driver for the lower midrange and bass frequencies.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armature
Noun
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Congress this week released a bipartisan framework that would establish the first broad federal approach to AI regulation while temporarily preempting many state laws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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At just under $13K, Amazon’s prefab expandable tiny home is a highly customizable space for budding entrepreneurs and eager homeowners alike, offering a small but sturdy framework to build out a dream project on a budget.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The rooms themselves are curated with an eye for design, pairing traditional Japanese architecture with midcentury Scandinavian furniture—Eames, Kjærholm, Finn Juhl—all available to purchase in the on-site design shop should your room inspire you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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With its asking price now at $7 million, the listing remains positioned at the very top end of the Sacramento-area market — but the price cut signals the reality of selling a trophy property where history and architecture are as central to the pitch as bedrooms and square footage.—
David Caraccio
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Although the 78 skeletons found piled atop one another in Vráble could suggest some kind of massacre took place, the researchers said their analyses so far indicate they were deliberately interred that way, potentially as part of a Neolithic cultural tradition.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Lower body weight means less mechanical load on the skeleton — reducing the stimulus for bones to stay strong, Kennel explained.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Armature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armature. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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