as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
Native Americans covered the skeletons of their wigwams with bark, rush mats, or hides
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Recent Examples of skeleton
The exhibition features about 140 original artifacts and specimens, including a sculpture of an articulated adult female orca skeleton and a life-size family of three replica orcas.
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City News Service, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
The beetles usually feed on oakleaf hydrangea foliage, leaving veins behind for a lace-like skeleton.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
But some skeleton watches are a little more subtle.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
The film rattles enough skeletons, both on screen and in the audience, to ensure that Cronin’s name will be remembered by genre heads with or without the titular reminder.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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City News Service, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
The beetles usually feed on oakleaf hydrangea foliage, leaving veins behind for a lace-like skeleton.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
But some skeleton watches are a little more subtle.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
The film rattles enough skeletons, both on screen and in the audience, to ensure that Cronin’s name will be remembered by genre heads with or without the titular reminder.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skeleton
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeleton
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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The architecture was tightly calibrated with some dimensions adjusted only by inches and the materials kept deliberately restrained.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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