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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This is in part due to how the Internet has reshaped the basic structure of desire.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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The structures in their dactyl clubs could influence the designs of military and athletic protective gear in the future.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
22 Feb. 2025
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Security and compliance risks arise when ACIs interact with sensitive data or execute critical tasks. Organizations must invest in robust governance frameworks, ethical AI policies and continuous model fine-tuning to mitigate these risks.—
Navdeep Singh Gill,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs are considered by many economists a political cudgel — sometimes used in a trade war — and not an efficient framework for international trade.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
3 Mar. 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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