as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a lengthy deconstruction of the president's speech by a panel of pundits
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Recent Examples of deconstruction
London Fashion Week delivered out-of-the-box ideas for denim driven by youth, subcultures and the deconstruction of traditional silhouettes.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
There is a subtle tension between rigor and deconstruction that makes the collection extremely contemporary.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Clearly, the Wizards have completed their deconstruction phase and are now moving toward Young and Davis leading a rising young core.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
There is a subtle tension between rigor and deconstruction that makes the collection extremely contemporary.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Clearly, the Wizards have completed their deconstruction phase and are now moving toward Young and Davis leading a rising young core.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruction
Noun
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Team owners, of course, reject this kind of analysis.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wellness screenings offer a non-invasive analysis of each guest’s key biomarkers to understand individual needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The investigation suggests corruption extends to the most senior ranks of South Africa’s establishment, but also demonstrates authorities’ willingness to do something about it after years of complacency, one of the journalists who uncovered the graft told the Financial Times.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The school received additional information in May 2024 and filed a ChildLine report with the state, but a criminal investigation began only after parents notified law enforcement, according to an investigation by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Deconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruction. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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