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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In a photo Barker shared to his Instagram Story, a towering skeleton appears to help decorate the evergreen, holding a string of white lights.
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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The discovery of human remains is not uncommon across the U.K., as hundreds of skeletons dating from 2500 B.C.E. to 1500 B.C.E. have been uncovered, according to a press release.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2024
New Yorkers should be grateful for the way those old skeletons absorb the blows of refurbishment.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The discovery of human remains is not uncommon across the U.K., as hundreds of skeletons dating from 2500 B.C.E. to 1500 B.C.E. have been uncovered, according to a press release.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2024
New Yorkers should be grateful for the way those old skeletons absorb the blows of refurbishment.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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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Architect Kengo Kuma has designed a structure that blends seamlessly into its leafy surroundings, thanks in part to the use of Cypress wood and other natural materials, as well as traditional Japanese building methods.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
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The 10 Babe's locations occupy older buildings—former firehouses, warehouses, barn-style structures.Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, compliance with regional regulations such as GDPR and CCPA must guide AI’s data collection and processing practices, ensuring consumer trust and adherence to legal frameworks.Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Providing your kids with age-appropriate frameworks about food can help establish healthy habits and attitudes toward nourishing foods.Ella Cerón, Parents, 1 Jan. 2025
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Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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But according to Banham, the style is less about a brutal design expression and more about stripping down architecture to its most frank expression.Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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