DECONSTRUCTION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

deconstruction

noun

ˌdē-kən-ˈstrək-shən

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 Dugger’s instincts are still catching up to his tools, and block deconstruction can get messy when linemen get into his chest, but there just aren’t many linebackers built like this who also piled up triple-digit tackles. —

Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 Over the past decade—starting even before the festival began to emphasize at-home viewing via video streams—the visual language of Coachella sets has trended toward a sort of deconstruction of performance, a meta-commentary on what was being shown. —

Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026 Add deconstruction to the list of Schiaparelli innovations. —

Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026 Our opinions on colonialism and social deconstruction are completely legitimate subjects for public debate. —

Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deconstruction

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Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
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