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

Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

However, this requires the wireframe skeletons, depth maps and camera movements to be created and planned before the AI can get to work. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Since February, researchers have uncovered eight human skeletons along with bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

Finally, the skeletons were coated with a clear gloss varnish spray to prepare them for display. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

Two years ago, the Man City phenom appeared in a 90-second spot for the game that saw him get recruited to storm a castle teeming with goblins, dragons and impish skeletons. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026

On the other hand, Dunaway and her tart-talking sidekick, Brenda Vaccaro, seem to be having the time of their lives as mistresses of the shades of darkness (their ramshackle abode is a funhouse Ghost Train ride festooned with skeletons, spiders and tattered netting). — Arthur Knight, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

Other Latin American artists identified with the Surrealists, including Kati Horna and Leonor Fini, will also appear in the show, which will explore their preoccupation with imagery informed by the movement, such as death, dreaming, masks, and skeletons. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 June 2026