as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the nonlinear architecture of the novel reflects a postmodern sensibility
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Recent Examples of architecture
The resort’s architecture was designed by Wimberly, Allison, Tong, and Goo (WATG) in response to Bali’s extraordinary landscapes and traditional artisan villages.
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Madrid, Spain’s capital city, is known for its vibrant appeal: historic architecture, exceptional cuisine, and age-old traditions have long attracted a well-heeled traveler.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
With 65 bespoke cabin accommodations with interiors by Ward + Gray and architecture by Electric Bowery, the upstate-industrial vibe of the property is as extraordinary as its exterior views.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Madrid, Spain’s capital city, is known for its vibrant appeal: historic architecture, exceptional cuisine, and age-old traditions have long attracted a well-heeled traveler.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
With 65 bespoke cabin accommodations with interiors by Ward + Gray and architecture by Electric Bowery, the upstate-industrial vibe of the property is as extraordinary as its exterior views.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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Interestingly enough, the model is less focused on predicting specific protein structures, like Deepmind’s AlphaFold, but rather on predicting how those proteins will interact with others.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The bizarre, six-sided structure on the round planet's north pole caused quite the stir, because straight lines and polygons are not so common in nature.—
Ailsa Harvey,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Then Trump established a framework for his administration.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2025
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This language provides a sufficient framework for protecting the interests in this case.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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The show leaves us with the reminder that without proper investment in healthcare infrastructure, even the most skilled medical teams can be hindered in their efforts to save lives.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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The sustainable infrastructure also allows for evapotranspiration, a process in which plant roots absorb water and release it as vapor through their leaves, cooling the air in a similar way as sweating does for humans.—
Jill Langlois,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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