as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"
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Recent Examples of anatomy
This eerily lifelike android represents a significant advancement in biomimetic robotics, closely replicating human anatomy and movement in ways never before seen.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
His Western animation education and his understanding of anatomy differed dramatically from what Miyazaki required.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Researchers posited two theories to explain the anatomy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
This included the rigs and simulation of skin, fur, muscle, joints, and the rest of the anatomy.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
His Western animation education and his understanding of anatomy differed dramatically from what Miyazaki required.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Researchers posited two theories to explain the anatomy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
This included the rigs and simulation of skin, fur, muscle, joints, and the rest of the anatomy.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomy
Noun
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The Bottom Line is a business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a new analysis of Australia’s evolving entertainment landscape, research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects the country’s video industry will reach $12.3 billion in total revenue by 2030.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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Whether their focus is call-in advice, comedic commentary, candid girl talk, or cultural dissections or health and wellness, these women lead the discussion with expertise, humor and vulnerability.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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The edges and vertices of one graph can be compared with those of another to explore deeper relationships between the two structures—an approach that Kamata thought might help to resolve Dudeney’s dissection.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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