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as in building
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it
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as in construction
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built
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as in framework
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box
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as in to construct
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Recent Examples of structure
Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
In response, Israel assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s deputy, Fuad Shukr, and targeted Hezbollah’s command structure with a humiliating operation.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The soft and silky material made from viscose, polyester, and elastane helps keep things structured and looking good.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Watering your tree is essential to maintaining its freshness and needle structure.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
In response, Israel assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s deputy, Fuad Shukr, and targeted Hezbollah’s command structure with a humiliating operation.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Get yourself a bottle of Bollinger Photo by Travis Rainey
The elegantly structured: Billecart-Salmon
Many Champagnes are dominated by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes—varieties with a lot of name recognition.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The soft and silky material made from viscose, polyester, and elastane helps keep things structured and looking good.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Located in an adorable log cabin-style building amid Bear Street’s shops, Jolene’s Tea House has been selling small-batch tea varieties made with organic ingredients from all over the globe since 2005.Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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In return, the Rays will use the Yankees’ home clubhouse and training facilities, including the team’s new multistory baseball operations building set to open before the start of spring training.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Unlike older buildings, new construction adheres to up-to-date codes to lessen the impact of hurricanes.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Property owners also need a creative team comprised of financing, construction, municipal/government and energy auditors to uncover options that fit the needs and the budget.Rafi Golberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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By using frameworks like STEEPV and focusing on emerging trends, family offices can be better prepared for the challenges and turn opportunities into transformative growth.Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The printer involves a movable framework with a printhead attached to a rig that moves across a ground layer.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The building, which was opened after Hoover’s death, is already slated for obsolescence; the F.B.I. intends to construct a new headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland.Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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By the numbers: Therme Group's urban wellness centers cost between €400 million and €600 million on average to construct, Hanea says.Richard Collings, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles The exhibition is the result of their constant exploration of photography, painting and architecture.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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But agile, consolidated architectures can change that.Rachel Curry, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, building these systems at scale requires deep engineering expertise and skilled teams to ensure success.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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This simple shift in focus helps build trust and encourages open communication.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bridge and tunnel crowd There’s been a whole bunch of international infrastructure projects in the news this week, with a strong focus on digging.Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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There had been fears that cricket would miss the cut with Thailand dealing with cricket infrastructure issues and had to pull out of co-hosting the under 19 women's World Cup, which will be entirely held in Malaysia in January and February.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The radiant point— the area of the sky from which the meteors appear to originate — lies near the twin stars Castor and Pollux, which form the heads of the Gemini twins, according to Astronomy.com.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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In 2016 a group of distilleries formed the American Single Malt Commission to define the subcategory of whiskey and push for official recognition of the category from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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