as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the nonlinear architecture of the novel reflects a postmodern sensibility
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Recent Examples of architecture
Walking through Old San Juan was like stepping into a painting — its cobblestone streets lined with brightly colored buildings and Spanish colonial architecture made every turn feel magical.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 July 2025
The tomb was found in Gdańsk, Poland, a historic city revered for its colorful architecture and location on the scenic Motława River.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
Spain has had a complicated relationship with tourists who flock there to enjoy its breathtaking scenery, unique architecture and distinctive cuisine — particularly in Barcelona where anti-tourist protests broke out last year.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
The social architecture around it, consisting of the values, norms and design constraints, matters just as much.
—Carylyne Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 July 2025
The tomb was found in Gdańsk, Poland, a historic city revered for its colorful architecture and location on the scenic Motława River.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
Spain has had a complicated relationship with tourists who flock there to enjoy its breathtaking scenery, unique architecture and distinctive cuisine — particularly in Barcelona where anti-tourist protests broke out last year.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
The social architecture around it, consisting of the values, norms and design constraints, matters just as much.
—Carylyne Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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Now, a glass curtain wall and some metal panels line the structure's edge.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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The structure is built up to 33 stories, and the project, which is ahead of schedule, will reach a key milestone of 50% completion by the end of July.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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To encourage an open AI ecosystem, the White House recommends improving the financial market for compute in a framework that could look similar to spot and forward prices for commodities.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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Indeed, Trump hinted on multiple occasions that the framework for a trade deal with India is close to the finishing line.—
Mavis Mook,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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As a Penn State student, O'Connell lived and worked in Fort McDowell in the 1970s for seven months to help build infrastructure and perform other services.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Pichai said the company is increasing its investment in AI infrastructure this year by $10 billion, bringing the total to $85 billion.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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