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as in structures
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested
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a statement that makes something clear
could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?
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Recent Examples of constructions
The executive said that the brand’s momentum has been fueled by real investment in cushioning systems, lightweight constructions, flexibility, and all-day wearability.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The two sides discussed various constructions.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The result of that impromptu and wildly generative session, Rain Music, foregrounds each musician’s strengths—Niño’s verdant and atmospheric percussion lines, Timothy’s nesting-doll chords and ambient-minded constructions—without ever playing favorites.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
OpenAI says its model found examples that beat the grid-like constructions mathematicians had treated as basically optimal.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Cole’s canvases were synthetic constructions teeming with homilies.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
According to polygenism, one of the most important constructions of race in the mid-nineteenth century, each of these distinct races had separate origins, either by divine creation or, in later interpretations shaped by Darwinian thought, by distinct evolutionary paths.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 Apr. 2026
Bettina’s geometrical forms, modular constructions, and serial arrangements invite comparisons to Minimalism, systems art, and post-Conceptual photography.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The two sides discussed various constructions.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The result of that impromptu and wildly generative session, Rain Music, foregrounds each musician’s strengths—Niño’s verdant and atmospheric percussion lines, Timothy’s nesting-doll chords and ambient-minded constructions—without ever playing favorites.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
OpenAI says its model found examples that beat the grid-like constructions mathematicians had treated as basically optimal.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Cole’s canvases were synthetic constructions teeming with homilies.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
According to polygenism, one of the most important constructions of race in the mid-nineteenth century, each of these distinct races had separate origins, either by divine creation or, in later interpretations shaped by Darwinian thought, by distinct evolutionary paths.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 Apr. 2026
Bettina’s geometrical forms, modular constructions, and serial arrangements invite comparisons to Minimalism, systems art, and post-Conceptual photography.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructions
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The Solana Beach City Council approved a second reading May 27 of an ordinance that outlines the types of structures that are allowed in public spaces used for outdoor dining.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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Use clear headings, concise explanations and logical formatting.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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All 48 national team coaches were involved in a workshop to detail the law changes — which for the World Cup also includes a three-minute cooling break 22 minutes into each half — and every player will receive the same explanations before the tournament starts on June 11.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Honora features six original songs, plus interpretations of music by George Clinton and Eddie Hazel, Jimmy Webb, Frank Ocean and Shea Taylor, and Ann Ronell.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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The installation lends itself to multiple interpretations.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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From room to room walls are covered in blue block prints or hot-pink illustrations of pear trees, while floors are scattered with artisanal rugs and a collection of curios—a rooster statue, a floral dress form—is hidden all over.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The thieves also took five illustrations by Brazilian modernist Cândido Portinari created for a special edition of José Lins do Rego’s novel Menino de Engenho.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Constructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructions. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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