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to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
deconstructing the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes
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Recent Examples of deconstructed
Black taffeta, deconstructed, with cutouts and layers that fell in a way that felt slightly wrong but also very right.
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Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Still, there will be something intangible lost when the sign and building are deconstructed.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Advisry deconstructed pockets by exposing the lining and adding outlines of hands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Inspired by musical festival culture, his design practice is rooted in the expression of haute couture craftsmanship by constructing rich visual narratives and deconstructed techniques with surreal and absurdity coexisting.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
For 16 minutes, Kirk deconstructed these and other conspiracy theories, patiently demystifying complex aspects of Judaism such as the Talmud and the biblical Noahide Laws before attempting to explain his fundamental disagreement.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The collision of genres fashions a delicate niche, but Planet X’s most striking moments are its most deconstructed.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
The temporary classroom space will then be deconstructed and returned to its original condition, a process expected to be completed by the end of February.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
All the elements of the traditional dish are there, just a tad deconstructed.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Still, there will be something intangible lost when the sign and building are deconstructed.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Advisry deconstructed pockets by exposing the lining and adding outlines of hands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Inspired by musical festival culture, his design practice is rooted in the expression of haute couture craftsmanship by constructing rich visual narratives and deconstructed techniques with surreal and absurdity coexisting.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
For 16 minutes, Kirk deconstructed these and other conspiracy theories, patiently demystifying complex aspects of Judaism such as the Talmud and the biblical Noahide Laws before attempting to explain his fundamental disagreement.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The collision of genres fashions a delicate niche, but Planet X’s most striking moments are its most deconstructed.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
The temporary classroom space will then be deconstructed and returned to its original condition, a process expected to be completed by the end of February.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
All the elements of the traditional dish are there, just a tad deconstructed.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructed
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BridgeDetroit reviewed 344 pollution control tax exemption certificates that manufacturers applied for since 2015 and analyzed exemptions for nearly $9 billion of equipment and property meant to curb pollution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Curators analyzed the cultural history and evolution of perception and appearance.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch noted a strategic switch-up was required after the first quarter against the Suns, as Minnesota reverted to drop coverage in pick and roll after Phoenix guard Devin Booker dissected the team’s high-wall coverage with ease.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
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The juror said the panel meticulously dissected bank statements and canceled checks to determine how much of the $240,000 that Ye wired to Saxon in late 2021 had been used to pay workers and invoices, and how much should count toward the wages Saxon claimed he was still owed.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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And, contrary to the expectations of people who like to sleep cool, warmer was generally better at least over the range of temperatures examined in this study (67 to 74 degrees), which were not warm enough to produce Evenepoel’s overheating problem.—
Richard A. Lovett,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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The actor was taken to the hospital and examined, but not admitted.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Deconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructed. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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