as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
Native Americans covered the skeletons of their wigwams with bark, rush mats, or hides
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Recent Examples of skeleton
So all of this is being done with a skeleton crew, which points to the capabilities of artificial intelligence to maintain core positions in a modern business.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Directed by Jonathan Zawada—the artist billed as the duo’s informal third member, having made eerie shorts for all the prior singles—the new video depicts a limber skeleton delivering sparkling souls across a digital sea.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 May 2025
Thigh-highs date as far back as the 15th century, where they were typically worn by men — as demonstrated by the medieval skeleton found embedded in London’s River Thames in 2018.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
When the ocean warms, the algae give corals their vibrant hues are pushed out, leaving them as white skeletons.
—Karen Hua, CBS News, 19 May 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Directed by Jonathan Zawada—the artist billed as the duo’s informal third member, having made eerie shorts for all the prior singles—the new video depicts a limber skeleton delivering sparkling souls across a digital sea.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 May 2025
Thigh-highs date as far back as the 15th century, where they were typically worn by men — as demonstrated by the medieval skeleton found embedded in London’s River Thames in 2018.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
When the ocean warms, the algae give corals their vibrant hues are pushed out, leaving them as white skeletons.
—Karen Hua, CBS News, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for skeleton
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeleton
Noun
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The traditional ceremony, where the final steel beam with an evergreen tree affixed to it is placed on the structure, marks a milestone in the construction process.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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That’s why finding a pair with actual structure, like Archie's Flip Flops, can make a big difference.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Then there is brute-forcing fingerprint recognition using a framework called BrutePrint.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The advisors weren't consulting on the new framework, and there is much uncertainty about its implementation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Built around 1913, the Shields House has a twin structure next door that mirrors its architecture.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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The borough's unique blend of historic architecture, diverse communities and cutting-edge culture creates an atmosphere impossible to replicate anywhere else in the city.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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