Synonyms of skeletons

skeletons

noun

plural of skeleton

as in structures

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form

Native Americans covered the skeletons of their wigwams with bark, rush mats, or hides

Synonyms & Similar Words

• structures
• frameworks
• architectures
• shells
• infrastructures
• fabrics
• frames
• cadres
• armatures
• edifices
• shapes
• figures
• cages
• configurations
• framings
• silhouettes
• lattices
• networks
• contours
• profiles
• outlines
• chassis

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skeletons

In these skeletons, Cole and her colleagues looked at the strontium-to-calcium ratio and at different isotopes of oxygen because both track temperature. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

The bones were not in good condition; there were no fully articulated skeletons. — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Corals grow their calcium carbonate skeletons by pulling calcium from the ocean water but can substitute the element strontium if needed. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026

Sitting in the front generally places the child closer to the point of impact in a crash, while the back seat allows for lower impact on their fragile skeletons. — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026

The shells and skeletons of the organisms were ground up by the ocean waves into a white sand and compacted over time, forming a distinctively smooth and homogenous stone. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2026

This branch of civil engineering applies the laws of physics and mathematics to design the skeletons of artificial structures. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Incomplete fossils are often viewed as less informative than nearly complete skeletons. — The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

The miracle behind Cruz’s discovery is that amphibians such as frogs, toads and salamanders rarely make it into the fossil records because of their fragile skeletons. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026