constructions

plural of construction

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Recent Examples of constructions Delving into the archives, chief product officer Barbara Zappoli and the team of expert seamstresses sought to refresh signature lingerie constructions and techniques in the name of comfort, an obsession of brand founder Ada Masotti. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Another glorious experiment is his Lotus Chorus Workshop, in which prompts challenge the user to try out all kinds of strange sentence constructions, like a literary CrossFit box. — Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 The answer lies in constructions from theoretical computer science called error-correcting codes, which are intimately intertwined with high-dimensional sphere packing. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 The new constructions added nearly 3,000 beds to the state’s capacity for those detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Nearby there’s a vitrine of maquettes showing different stitch constructions, from blind welt to Norwegian welting. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Over time, these hasty constructions gave way to sites that still define New York, like the vast Reflecting Absence memorial at the World Trade Center site, a garden in northern Manhattan, and a memorial on the shores of Staten Island. — Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 Mantel cleaves instead to a felicitous simplicity, to constructions that achieve consonance with the period but stop short of mimicry. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructions
Noun
  • At crucial junctures over the centuries, parallel concepts of order, displays of power, and reflections of economic structures have manifested in both dance and police work.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The playground is less playground, more sprawling treehouse, complete with climbing structures, waterslides, and two toddler-friendly pools.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Own the outcome immediately, fix the problem publicly and leave the defensive explanations out of it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Public libraries offer free SHSAT books with instructions, explanations, and complete sample tests, along with free online tutoring.
    — Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Four 19th-century English vitrines each showcased a different story from the new collection, emphasizing Italian craft through materials, colors and techniques — and the unique interpretations of the Mosaico.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout the rooms, the art was commissioned to bring in local artists and their interpretations of the landscape.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The influence of his illustrations, character designs, performances, and artistic vision can still be felt throughout Gwar today.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Fifth Avenue windows set the tone before guests even stepped inside, with stacks of books wrapped in jackets printed with patterns from the collection, alongside illustrations inspired by the same prints.
    — Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Constructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructions. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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