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
And this isn’t to say that Manhunt doesn’t dabble in deconstruction.
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Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The deconstruction phase Michael Winger and Will Dawkins began with the Bradley Beal trade almost three years ago is over.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
London Fashion Week delivered out-of-the-box ideas for denim driven by youth, subcultures and the deconstruction of traditional silhouettes.
—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
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Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The deconstruction phase Michael Winger and Will Dawkins began with the Bradley Beal trade almost three years ago is over.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
London Fashion Week delivered out-of-the-box ideas for denim driven by youth, subcultures and the deconstruction of traditional silhouettes.
—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
See All Example Sentences for deconstruction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruction
Noun
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To blame the state for global economic shifts is a convenient political narrative, but a poor economic analysis.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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During the eight-month investigation, HBPD detectives began communicating with him, where an agent posed as a woman babysitting a 4-year-old girl, according to prosecutors.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Deconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruction. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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