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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Recent Examples of cadre
During the 20th century, a cadre of Black women in the United States were at the forefront of the struggle for human rights.
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Time, 22 Sep. 2025
The attacks on mainstream political parties also prompted introspection among some cadres.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Especially Jokic, who somehow ran afoul of ESPN’s cadre of king-makers the last five years, despite winning three NBA MVP awards and finishing as runner-up twice.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Bhusri says that organizations now need to manage core frontline worker staff, back office workers, contractors and freelancers, but also an increasing cadre of agents.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Time, 22 Sep. 2025
The attacks on mainstream political parties also prompted introspection among some cadres.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Especially Jokic, who somehow ran afoul of ESPN’s cadre of king-makers the last five years, despite winning three NBA MVP awards and finishing as runner-up twice.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Bhusri says that organizations now need to manage core frontline worker staff, back office workers, contractors and freelancers, but also an increasing cadre of agents.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadre
Noun
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But the relief is short-lived, as the structures around Shibuya Crossing begin to implode.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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During another visit, a city investigator reported seeing unpermitted construction of concrete pads, structures and grading.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mahmoud Abbas, speaking virtually because the US denied his visa, advocated for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, a framework that has gained more traction after several Western nations formally recognized a Palestinian state.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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For now, the goal is to come up with a general framework.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 3rd-gen Oryon architecture inside the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 will upped the core count from 12 to 18 for the top-end version, the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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Their ivory piping mimicked ancient Greek architecture, and featured edible seashells, pearls and busts.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Cadre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadre. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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