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
This public deconstruction comes at a price.
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Spring 2026 is all about deconstruction, enhancing a sense of intimacy and romanticism.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
For me, the term deconstruction leads straight to the French philosopher Jacques Derrida.
—Brené Brown, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
There's also the brute force approach, triggering chains of cataclysmic explosions to get the deconstruction rolling.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Spring 2026 is all about deconstruction, enhancing a sense of intimacy and romanticism.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
For me, the term deconstruction leads straight to the French philosopher Jacques Derrida.
—Brené Brown, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
There's also the brute force approach, triggering chains of cataclysmic explosions to get the deconstruction rolling.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruction
Noun
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With their expertise and in-depth analysis, top Wall Street analysts can help investors select stocks that can outperform the broader market and deliver impressive growth.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Overall, though, the same analysis ranks the Saudi Pro League as 29th in the world.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The investigation resulted in an unnamed enforcement action, according to CBP.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Several people in European power circles are facing inquiries or investigations, while others have stepped down from various professional roles.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Deconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruction. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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