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
New design-forward resorts are redefining paradise, combining sustainability with bold architecture in destinations like Dominica and Grenada.
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Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
So the chassis, the architecture of the system, the hardware, the power delivery, all of that had to change.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2025
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Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
So the chassis, the architecture of the system, the hardware, the power delivery, all of that had to change.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Read more Writer The AD daily newsletter Get essential design, architecture, and celebrity style reads, handpicked for you, every day.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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It’s also reinforced with water-resistant cedar battens that help the roof blend into the larger structure.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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However, the project is still far from the $28-million goal for a new standalone structure.—
Hema Sivanandam,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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But Arab leaders will only support a framework that at least nominally forges a path toward Palestinian statehood.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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In fact, research has shown that our brains are better equipped to retain information when it’s presented in a narrative framework; stories are found to engage and help create meaningful connections more so than when the same information is handed over in facts or data.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Broader investment is needed to equip small businesses with the skilled workers necessary for large-scale infrastructure projects.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The argument as articulated so far by Trump administration officials appears to play down the economic benefits created by Social Security payments, infrastructure spending, scientific research and other forms of government spending that can shape an economy’s trajectory.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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