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
Colorful wall murals were filled with everything from an exotic leopard to a cocktail-sipping skeleton.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
At others, the idle pump jacks stood silent — corroded skeletons at the end of the line, the detritus of another run through the playbook.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
The biggest ones offer everything from aquariums and museums to go kart tracks, ice rinks and even dinosaur skeletons.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
But the team's analysis indicated that the skeleton likely belonged to an adult female.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
At others, the idle pump jacks stood silent — corroded skeletons at the end of the line, the detritus of another run through the playbook.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
The biggest ones offer everything from aquariums and museums to go kart tracks, ice rinks and even dinosaur skeletons.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
But the team's analysis indicated that the skeleton likely belonged to an adult female.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for skeleton
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeleton
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Summary: This position identifies, compiles and organizes relevant data to analyze and draw sound logical conclusions for work assignments or examinations of financial institutions with minimal-to moderate-risk profiles and/or structures.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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These sort of ideas die in most corporate structures.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Then Trump established a framework for his administration.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2025
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Twilio now sees its adjusted operating margin widening to between 21% and 22% in 2027 as part of a three-year framework for guidance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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The resort’s architecture was designed by Wimberly, Allison, Tong, and Goo (WATG) in response to Bali’s extraordinary landscapes and traditional artisan villages.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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View 4 Images New details have been revealed on what is arguably Saudi Arabia's most ambitious current architecture project: the world's new tallest skyscraper, which will rise to an incredible height of over 1 km (0.62 miles) in the Red Sea port city Jeddah.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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