Definition of architecturenext
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 A lot of old antebellum architecture, a lot of places to eat and shop and things to see and do. AFAR Media, 15 May 2026 Ackman sees that restructuring as a pivot to a multi-model architecture that can better suit the needs of its enterprise customers. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 May 2026 The Acasis FlowCore Series of 80Gbps Pro Storage has been engineered to solve that problem by using an independent, full-speed bandwidth architecture leveraging the speeds offered by Thunderbolt 5. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 In Buckhead Village, an upscale shopping district on Peachtree Road in North Atlanta, luxury stores and aspirational retail are clotted together in a spread of Italianate architecture. Niela Orr, Vulture, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for architecture
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  • Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • Balance kindness with structure, and accountability follows.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
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  • Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • Her book outlines what leading the mission taught her about creating successful teams—and provides a framework for others to develop their leadership skills.
    K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 May 2026
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  • Beyond core transportation infrastructure, some states also rely on revenues from fuel taxes to fund education, environmental initiatives and other public programs.
    Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • The massive data centers, warehouse-like buildings housing the computer servers and other infrastructure used to power AI, are at the center of steadily growing complaints from communities about energy bills, noise and environmental impacts.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 May 2026

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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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