as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
Native Americans covered the skeletons of their wigwams with bark, rush mats, or hides
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Recent Examples of skeleton
Instead of taking hers down, Luttrell refreshed her skeletons for Christmas.
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Fans recognize this as the fictional and virtually indestructible rare metal that lines the skeleton of a prominent X-Men character, Wolverine, portrayed on the big screen by Hugh Jackman in last year's Deadpool & Wolverine.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Land erosion deposits strontium into oceans, while carbonate-producing marine life produce and release strontium when building their skeletons.
—Bruce J. MacFadden, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
The limited-edition watch, which consists of an 18-karat yellow gold case and bracelet, a skeleton dial and movement, and an HMC 814 automatic caliber, was produced in a batch of only 17 pieces.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Fans recognize this as the fictional and virtually indestructible rare metal that lines the skeleton of a prominent X-Men character, Wolverine, portrayed on the big screen by Hugh Jackman in last year's Deadpool & Wolverine.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Land erosion deposits strontium into oceans, while carbonate-producing marine life produce and release strontium when building their skeletons.
—Bruce J. MacFadden, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
The limited-edition watch, which consists of an 18-karat yellow gold case and bracelet, a skeleton dial and movement, and an HMC 814 automatic caliber, was produced in a batch of only 17 pieces.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeleton
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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However, the project is still far from the $28-million goal for a new standalone structure.—
Hema Sivanandam,
The Mercury News,
22 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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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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Thierry can be a little cynical about historic buildings in this country compared to the centuries-old architecture in his native France, but he was fascinated by Savannah’s urban planning and construction.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Read more Writer The AD daily newsletter Get essential design, architecture, and celebrity style reads, handpicked for you, every day.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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