as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the rigid armature of a highly stratified society
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Recent Examples of armature
The guest house, which looks onto the pool, is built with a trellis armature on one face of the building, where hydrangea vines are expected to grow over the coming years.
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Those armatures, in turn, caused her paintings to appear three-dimensional.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Aardman has upgraded its stop-motion Wallace and Gromit puppets with improved plasticine clay, more silicone and resin, and better armatures and mouth replacement.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
Fraser created the moving figures made of plaster and a metal armature.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Those armatures, in turn, caused her paintings to appear three-dimensional.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Aardman has upgraded its stop-motion Wallace and Gromit puppets with improved plasticine clay, more silicone and resin, and better armatures and mouth replacement.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
Fraser created the moving figures made of plaster and a metal armature.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armature
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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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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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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Its impressive architecture and beautiful grounds have made the winery a popular destination for wine enthusiasts and tourists.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The architecture showcases clean lines, original wood materials and seamless indoor-outdoor living that defines mid-century modern homes.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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His process resembles something like a paleontologist at a dig site hunting for fossil-frags to assemble into a full skeleton.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
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So there’s a lot of skeletons in the Mullen closet, and Alex has quite a lot of resentment towards her father for a lot of it and quite a lot of resentment towards her mother for sticking with her father.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Armature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armature. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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