as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a lengthy deconstruction of the president's speech by a panel of pundits
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Recent Examples of deconstruction
London Fashion Week delivered out-of-the-box ideas for denim driven by youth, subcultures and the deconstruction of traditional silhouettes.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
There is a subtle tension between rigor and deconstruction that makes the collection extremely contemporary.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Clearly, the Wizards have completed their deconstruction phase and are now moving toward Young and Davis leading a rising young core.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
There is a subtle tension between rigor and deconstruction that makes the collection extremely contemporary.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Clearly, the Wizards have completed their deconstruction phase and are now moving toward Young and Davis leading a rising young core.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruction
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The center's analysis, however, showed that in recent years gas prices don't move the needle on presidential approval ratings as much as in the past.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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In another sign that buyers may have the edge negotiating with sellers this spring, an analysis by Redfin estimates that there were about 46% more sellers than prospective buyers in the market nationally in February.—
Alex Veiga,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anyone can trigger an adult protection investigation by calling The Florida Abuse Hotline, 1-800-96 ABUSE.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The investigation revealed that the man near the scene was the child's uncle, who was the last person known to be responsible for the child's care, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Deconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruction. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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