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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Recent Examples of architecture
The deal, which will run at least three years, makes Meta a top-five customer of Graviton, which are central processing units (CPUs) based on an architecture from Arm Holdings , our newest Club stock.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Nvidia recently released its first standalone CPU, adding to existing competition Intel faces from longtime rival AMD, as well as from server chips based on the ARM architecture (including an upcoming chip that ARM is making itself, instead of strictly licensing the chip design to other companies).
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The museum declined to say how much Dataland, designed by architecture firm Gensler, cost to build.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
For a zero-cost option, the Seattle Public Library (Central Branch) is a stunning piece of architecture worth visiting on its own, and a great place to sit and read for free.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Nvidia recently released its first standalone CPU, adding to existing competition Intel faces from longtime rival AMD, as well as from server chips based on the ARM architecture (including an upcoming chip that ARM is making itself, instead of strictly licensing the chip design to other companies).
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The museum declined to say how much Dataland, designed by architecture firm Gensler, cost to build.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
For a zero-cost option, the Seattle Public Library (Central Branch) is a stunning piece of architecture worth visiting on its own, and a great place to sit and read for free.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architecture
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, OpenAI overhauled its structure again to become a public benefit corporation, in which the nonprofit and other investors including Microsoft hold stakes.—
Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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How Power Surges Damage Appliances and Electronics Understanding how power surges can damage your electronics provides a basic framework for planning preventive measures to minimize the risk in your home.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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His rhetoric and borderline audacious claims telegraphed that failure to make progress on the bridge was more than a mere infrastructure hindrance.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Architecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architecture. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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