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 stop-motion armatures/puppets were constructed by Mackinnon and Saunders, who worked with Burton previously on Mars Attacks!, Corpse Bride and Frankenweenie.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The puppets are still made the old-fashioned way at Aardman: clay in combination with silicone with ball and socket armatures on the inside.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
But Butterworth, among our most sophisticated structuralists, also builds a complicated temporal armature for the familiar tale of a deluded, fame-hungry stage mother.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Normally, Campfire would have used a balanced armature driver from someone like Knowles for this, but the technology behind micro planar magnetic drivers has improved so much that Campfire finally felt able to go all planar magnetic.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Tim Lammers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The puppets are still made the old-fashioned way at Aardman: clay in combination with silicone with ball and socket armatures on the inside.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
But Butterworth, among our most sophisticated structuralists, also builds a complicated temporal armature for the familiar tale of a deluded, fame-hungry stage mother.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Normally, Campfire would have used a balanced armature driver from someone like Knowles for this, but the technology behind micro planar magnetic drivers has improved so much that Campfire finally felt able to go all planar magnetic.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armature
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In archaeology, it can be used to non-invasively examine the internal structures of artifacts and remains without damaging them.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Both men are known for architecturally complex structures; exaggerated volumes; garments with emphatic lines; the use of new materials; monochromatic abstraction; monastic profiles, and a focus on anonymity, both in their designs and their approach to public exposure.Miles Socha, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Outgoing Anfield sporting director Julian Ward had worked through Christmas Day to get the framework of a £44million ($55m at today’s rates) deal agreed.James Pearce, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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This shift not only sparks innovation but also requires organizations to implement strong governance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure quality.Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ashland, Oregon Shining Hand Ranch blends Spanish Revival and Byzantine architecture with ornately fashioned natural materials and forms.The Week Staff, theweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the past decade, traditional businesses shifted to cloud-native architectures, gained market differentiation and delivered enhanced customer experiences.Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The dinosaur is known from several skeletons that are remarkably complete compared with other dinosaurs known from the same Early Cretaceous rocks.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, the larger question becomes, how can researchers conceive the length of life from skeletons?Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Armature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armature. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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