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the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the nonlinear architecture of the novel reflects a postmodern sensibility
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Renderings of the final product show sleek, modern architecture juxtaposed with the much shorter existing buildings in the immediate area.
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Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
While critics correctly assumed Christopher Nolan didn’t need a boost, a drama about Jewish assimilation and mid-century architecture seems the sort of thing worth sticking up for.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
Everything [in Georgia] symbolizes wine—like the architecture of the medieval century, like churches, even Georgian polyphonic singing, which reminds me of the curly vines.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Hudson views being influenced by the architecture in a space as a good thing.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
While critics correctly assumed Christopher Nolan didn’t need a boost, a drama about Jewish assimilation and mid-century architecture seems the sort of thing worth sticking up for.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
Everything [in Georgia] symbolizes wine—like the architecture of the medieval century, like churches, even Georgian polyphonic singing, which reminds me of the curly vines.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Hudson views being influenced by the architecture in a space as a good thing.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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Both men are known for architecturally complex structures; exaggerated volumes; garments with emphatic lines; the use of new materials; monochromatic abstraction; monastic profiles, and a focus on anonymity, both in their designs and their approach to public exposure.Miles Socha, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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In archaeology, it can be used to non-invasively examine the internal structures of artifacts and remains without damaging them.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since then, the ombudsman office has worked with the Texas Assisted Living Association directly to institute many of the changes Tilton hoped to see within the organization's framework without requiring legislative intervention.Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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This shift not only sparks innovation but also requires organizations to implement strong governance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure quality.Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Path Forward As APIs become central to digital infrastructure, organizations must evaluate security vendors not only on their API security controls—such as discovery, posture governance and runtime protection—but also on their support for open API frameworks.Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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According to the Israeli military, the operation targeted Houthi infrastructure, including Sanaa's international airport, the ports of Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, as well as several power stations.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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