as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
claims that the problem will never be solved within the existing cadre of the state bureaucracy
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Her grandmother, Kitty’s sister Joan Vandermolen, rushed to Los Angeles to be by Erik and Lyle’s side, joining a growing cadre of aunts, uncles and cousins forming a protective bubble around the brothers.
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
After years of advocating to expand private and religious education and homeschooling, using tax dollars, a cadre of conservative activists is in a position to push forward its agenda.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
In the early nineties, the halcyon days of mountain biking, a cadre of American cyclists competed all over the world on these glorious if archaic machines.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
The streams from his time in San Francisco, Oakland, and the nation’s capital did indeed feature some of the more frenzied throngs of people screaming his name and reaching out to touch him, held back only by a cadre of burly bodyguards.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
After years of advocating to expand private and religious education and homeschooling, using tax dollars, a cadre of conservative activists is in a position to push forward its agenda.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
In the early nineties, the halcyon days of mountain biking, a cadre of American cyclists competed all over the world on these glorious if archaic machines.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
The streams from his time in San Francisco, Oakland, and the nation’s capital did indeed feature some of the more frenzied throngs of people screaming his name and reaching out to touch him, held back only by a cadre of burly bodyguards.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadre
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Flares such as this one reveal the presence of incredibly large stars near the hearts of galaxies and shed light on the very structure of galaxies, Ford said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This modularity allows researchers to easily tailor specific functions — such as efficient ionic conduction — into the material without compromising the fundamental stability or overall structure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The race’s result will likely shape the state's legal and political framework for years to come, and may influence national debates about political speech, accountability for public officials and the boundaries of campaign rhetoric.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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On the technical front, the platform supports multiple engines and frameworks, with native templates alongside integration with Godot and Phaser.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Expansive lawns, multiple patios, and intimate courtyards throughout the property create spaces for gatherings of any size, while the careful integration of architecture and landscape—bridges, circular entryways, waterfalls, and streams—ensures a sense of discovery at every turn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Adopting the Southern view, the Supreme Court issued opinions that severely undermined the legal architecture of Reconstruction.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Cadre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadre. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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