as in analyses
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 deconstructions
Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture.
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Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, the scrutiny ratcheted up, resulting in pieces musing on journalistic ethics and deconstructions of her book, American Canto.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, the scrutiny ratcheted up, resulting in pieces musing on journalistic ethics and deconstructions of her book, American Canto.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructions
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Early analyses have begun to link genes to traits such as drought tolerance and temperature adaptation, but researchers say more rigorous work is needed to confirm those links before they can be used to guide restoration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The New York Times published extensive analyses of the damage to communications infrastructure and bases throughout the region.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The charges are the latest in a series of high-profile moves made by state and federal prosecutors as both have ramped up their investigations into hospice operators.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Deconstructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructions. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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