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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
Glenn Martens delivers deconstructed glamour that feels intentionally chaotic in the best way possible.
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Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
And now that whisky has been deconstructed into component blends and released as the new Extra Marriage Gift Set, a $400 trio of whiskies meant to provide a better understanding of what goes into this blend.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Indiscernible shapes draped across mannequins, severed sleeves in electric hues, deconstructed pants and endless interactions of athletic forms in morphing neon suits.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In taking on such an iconic figure—one whose compositions have been deconstructed and reconstructed in seemingly every possible direction—the group risks revealing the method to its madness.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
Wembanyama single-handedly deconstructed the experienced Timberwolves.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Biological molecules were deconstructed and flattened into a tangled mess of mostly carbon and hydrogen.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
And now that whisky has been deconstructed into component blends and released as the new Extra Marriage Gift Set, a $400 trio of whiskies meant to provide a better understanding of what goes into this blend.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Indiscernible shapes draped across mannequins, severed sleeves in electric hues, deconstructed pants and endless interactions of athletic forms in morphing neon suits.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In taking on such an iconic figure—one whose compositions have been deconstructed and reconstructed in seemingly every possible direction—the group risks revealing the method to its madness.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
Wembanyama single-handedly deconstructed the experienced Timberwolves.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Biological molecules were deconstructed and flattened into a tangled mess of mostly carbon and hydrogen.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructed
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Her team analyzed hundreds of Reddit posts from 2020 through last August and identified frequent mentions of drug reactions and user errors, such as patients’ not knowing how to correctly dose and inject the medication.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The scientists analyzed their data further, determining that the red dwarf stars may have consumed the equivalent of three to ten Earths in planetary matter in total.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Despite the obvious harmony, their friendship was endlessly dissected online.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Since its debut on May 15, both true crime obsessives and curious onlookers have dissected the doc, which revisits the devastating case and its aftermath.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Researchers also examined studies finding that vaping aerosols contain potentially carcinogenic compounds, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and heavy metals such as nickel, chromium and lead that may come from heating elements within devices.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Each episode of the series examined a different homicide case, with Hansen interviewing key witnesses, victims, and members of law enforcement.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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“Deconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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