as in frameworks
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the nonlinear architecture of the novel reflects a postmodern sensibility
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Practical engineering focus Electric propulsion systems rely on high-voltage architectures that differ from traditional gasoline outboards.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
This is where many security architectures either mature or fail.
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Abhik Biswas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
This is where many security architectures either mature or fail.
—
Abhik Biswas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architectures
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Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.
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The challenge is keeping these frameworks in sync with technology.
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Even in Caracas, where only five buildings collapsed, Rodríguez said at least 30 additional structures have already been classified as unsafe.
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Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
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Crypto sustainability will increasingly depend on whether security infrastructures are capable of adapting to the technological pressures already emerging, and accelerating on an ongoing basis.
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Various European countries and Canadian provinces used the Covid crisis to accelerate massive digital identity infrastructures.
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“Architectures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architectures. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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