Thesaurus results for CONSTRUCTIONS

constructions

noun

plural of construction

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 At the heart of the collection are unisex denim silhouettes defined by unconventional constructions. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026 This was filtered through Gabriele’s lens that saw fleece sweaters and pants treated with sartorial sensibility via crater collars and pleated constructions, seemingly blending with the rest of the collection. —

Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 And the Cubists picked up on that in the twentieth century and abstracted from his landscapes, making pure Cubist constructions in which the optical space on the canvas—very similar to Cezanne’s—was composed of little abstract blocks. —

Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026 Each tower is different, and Augustus is one of the newest constructions (and recently renovated). —

Andrea Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026 Understanding consumption stigma helps explain why and underscores that these feelings aren’t personal failures, but social constructions. —

Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026 GripWalk soles, walk-mode mechanisms, cabrio constructions, and BOA dials have all improved the comfort, convenience, and performance of alpine ski boots. —

Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026 The team proposes that the constructions serve primarily as a defense from predators such as hummingbirds or helicopter damselflies. —

Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 19 Jan. 2026

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Jetavanaramaya, a colossal fourth-century Sri Lankan monument, was once among the world’s largest structures.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Private capital, global competition, and commercial data scale are advancing AI at a pace that traditional government R&D structures cannot easily replicate.

— Barbara Booth, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026