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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Designed by renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy, Amanyara crowns the northeast corner of Providenciales with the modern, angular architecture Aman hotels are known for.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Over the past decade, the Indian state has quietly assembled a parallel digital security architecture that allows authorities to intercept, analyze and store communications data at an enormous scale.
—Rana Ayyub, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Avoid all-white rooms and work with your home’s architecture to add warmth.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Tesla, Rivian and several Chinese companies have zonal electrical architectures on the road.
—Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Their streamlined structure transitions effortlessly from day excursions to evening dinners, keeping packing minimal and chic.—
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Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.—
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Brussels has already begun testing the framework.—
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The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.—
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Oliver Contreras | Afp | Getty Images Before the meeting, Denmark announced plans on Wednesday to beef up its military presence in and around Greenland, saying the exercise activities could include guarding national infrastructure, deploying fighter aircraft and conducting naval operations.—
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The county says the funding would be used to invest in academics, safety, climate, and infrastructure, along with recruiting and retaining the district's more than 20,000 employees.—
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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