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
The proceeds go toward the Art Deco Society’s mission of preserving the historic architecture of 1920s Los Angeles through education and events.
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Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Trump has long decried the brutalist architecture styles of some federal buildings in the nation’s capital, such as the FBI’s headquarters.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Designed by the architecture firm Minarc with interiors by MYMM, the home embraces a welcoming Scandi-chic aesthetic.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Trump has long decried the brutalist architecture styles of some federal buildings in the nation’s capital, such as the FBI’s headquarters.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Designed by the architecture firm Minarc with interiors by MYMM, the home embraces a welcoming Scandi-chic aesthetic.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for architecture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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The leader of the historic church in Downtown Dallas, Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress, vowed to rebuild the iconic structure.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Architecture like this, which reveals its structure while producing its effects, can make a museum feel slightly more humane.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Potenza emphasized broader implications for mental health frameworks and future research directions.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The flight control software uses a modular publish-subscribe framework, allowing parallel data processing and making system expansion straightforward.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Social Circle doesn't have the infrastructure needed for a facility of that size, noting the town's water permit is limited to just one million gallons a day.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2004, though, NASCAR left; the small-town infrastructure was starting to buck up against NASCAR’s ascending popularity — something racing officials wanted to capitalize on by building state-of-the-art tracks out West.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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