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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 movement by Gaudí’s community and supporters to push him toward sainthood goes back decades, with many believing that divine inspiration motivated his architecture. Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 The cornice is reminiscent of Mayan patterns and design; some scholars attribute the inspiration to his admiration of pre-Columbian architecture, while others attribute it to European design practices at the time. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025 This intimate and discreet property is an ode to sukiya-zukuri, a residential style of architecture that’s based off traditional tea houses. Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 Uysal holds a degree in city and regional planning from the Turkish architecture school Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for architecture
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Noun
  • So your suggestions were about altering the structure of the show?
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Wander down a spiral staircase and through to the imposing central courtyard of the building, and an unusual structure sat pride of place: an installation of the legendary French designer Charlotte Perriand’s La Maison au Bord de l’Eau.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • What inspired you to use Trevisani as a framework for your story?
    Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The Trump administration has outlined a two-month framework to reach a deal with Iran, John Hannah, a senior fellow at JINSA, said during a briefing about Iran’s nuclear weapons program Thursday.
    Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • These developments also come as one potential indicator of progress -- a 30-day ceasefire intended to pause strikes on energy infrastructure targets—has expired, with no word from Putin on whether Moscow will restart attacks on those targets.
    Tanya Stukalova, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The big question is whether Whop can become the definitive infrastructure for the creator economy in the way Shopify has for e-commerce.
    Ethan Stone, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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