as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
claims that the problem will never be solved within the existing cadre of the state bureaucracy
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Recent Examples of cadre
Like nuclear-fission research, machine learning was a small scientific field with epochal implications which was dominated by a cadre of eccentric geniuses.
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Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Sabti described Vahidi as part of an early cadre of Iranian operatives who built ties with militant groups in Lebanon before and after the 1979 revolution, relationships that later became central to Iran’s regional strategy.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Waiters also offered arguably the hardest advice in the cadre of tips.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
DuBois, in turn, introduced Weathers to a cadre of Music City songwriters.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
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Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Sabti described Vahidi as part of an early cadre of Iranian operatives who built ties with militant groups in Lebanon before and after the 1979 revolution, relationships that later became central to Iran’s regional strategy.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Waiters also offered arguably the hardest advice in the cadre of tips.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
DuBois, in turn, introduced Weathers to a cadre of Music City songwriters.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadre
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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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Most houses in the area were built by Palmer & Krisel, the architecture firm responsible for Palm Springs—from the car, see butterfly roofs; see lime-green desert modern; see hot pink, turquoise.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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But the slightly slanted exterior architecture is just a way to whet your architectural appetite.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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“Cadre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadre. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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