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
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
The design uses a minimum amount of simple circuit elements to capture the essential electroacoustic transfer function between voltage and output sound pressure level for balanced armature receivers, while leaving out factors that are unimportant to feedback control.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2017
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 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
The design uses a minimum amount of simple circuit elements to capture the essential electroacoustic transfer function between voltage and output sound pressure level for balanced armature receivers, while leaving out factors that are unimportant to feedback control.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armature
Noun
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Accessibility Given its centuries-old structures and cobbled courtyard, not all areas of São Lourenço are easy to maneuver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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Compost helps to improve soil structure and drainage.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Within this framework, polyanion materials have gained a clear advantage.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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These systems are being integrated into offensive cyber operations faster than policymakers can build the frameworks to govern how these capabilities are used or secured.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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This thoughtful design provides more exhibit space, does not alter the site lines of the 1904-1907 architecture and provides a safety barrier without alteration of the original oak woodwork.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Distinctive objects like TheSoloist speaker are an extension of not only the brand’s imprint, but the architecture that houses it.—
Samantha Lee
Connect
April 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But some skeleton watches are a little more subtle.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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The film rattles enough skeletons, both on screen and in the audience, to ensure that Cronin’s name will be remembered by genre heads with or without the titular reminder.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Armature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armature. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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