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
But a recent tour showed the Union-Tribune the extent of the massive deconstruction effort.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
This public deconstruction comes at a price.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Spring 2026 is all about deconstruction, enhancing a sense of intimacy and romanticism.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
There's also the brute force approach, triggering chains of cataclysmic explosions to get the deconstruction rolling.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
This public deconstruction comes at a price.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Spring 2026 is all about deconstruction, enhancing a sense of intimacy and romanticism.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
There's also the brute force approach, triggering chains of cataclysmic explosions to get the deconstruction rolling.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deconstruction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruction
Noun
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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An analysis of samples from deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny shows he was likely fatally poisoned in a Russian prison, according to multiple European governments.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As the investigation into Guthrie's abduction widens its scope, authorities have now increased the reward for public tips on the case to $102,500.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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When asked if other people at the coalition or the county are suspected of further wrongdoing, Stephan said only that the investigation is ongoing.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Deconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruction. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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