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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 So our focus out of the gate has been on resiliency of our architectures. Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025 The interplay between fashion and architecture created a silent yet profound dialogue. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 The Federal, Victorian and Neo-Classical architecture styles that give the city its stately charm. Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025 Its impressive architecture and beautiful grounds have made the winery a popular destination for wine enthusiasts and tourists. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for architecture
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Noun
  • More than 16,200 structures were lost to the flames, which tore through the cities of Malibu, Pasadena and Altadena and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Other artifacts found in the San Isidro pyramid structure, such as jade pendants, have also been discovered at excavation sites in modern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • One that requires Europeans to carry their own weight, investing more in their own defense and deterrence capabilities, not apart from NATO but within its well-functioning framework.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Tariffs are considered by many economists a political cudgel — sometimes used in a trade war — and not an efficient framework for international trade.
    John Towfighi, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • Porto provides all the advantages of city living, including dazzling urban landscapes, strong infrastructure, and abundant services.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Kennedy doesn’t need Weldon to do real damage to America’s vaccine infrastructure.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025

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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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