as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the rigid armature of a highly stratified society
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Recent Examples of armature
Meanwhile, Aardman has upgraded its stop-motion Wallace and Gromit puppets with improved plasticine clay, more silicone and resin, and better armatures and mouth replacement.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
Fraser created the moving figures made of plaster and a metal armature.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
At the museum, two of her ceramic stumps, or armatures, sit several feet high, both a fleshy pink with streaks of white and red.
—Scarlet Cheng, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
The two largest sculptures (SCENE 1 and SCENE 2, both 2024) rested flat on the floor, their tan velvet curtains billowing in unlikely swags over aluminum armatures that resembled painting stretchers.
—Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
Fraser created the moving figures made of plaster and a metal armature.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
At the museum, two of her ceramic stumps, or armatures, sit several feet high, both a fleshy pink with streaks of white and red.
—Scarlet Cheng, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
The two largest sculptures (SCENE 1 and SCENE 2, both 2024) rested flat on the floor, their tan velvet curtains billowing in unlikely swags over aluminum armatures that resembled painting stretchers.
—Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armature
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Both of these issues, however, can be solved with careful engineering of the battery's structure.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Conversation — The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of them homes, and firefighters continue to battle the infernos.—
Andrew J. Whelton,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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If your business operates in industries that have strict data rules and regulations, such as finance and healthcare, SASE can work within a zero-trust framework, which assumes that no user or device should be trusted by default.—
Maxwell Alles,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Although they can be pruned into any shape, Wood recommends that pruning is kept within the framework of the plant.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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According to the November update by the American Institute of Architects, one-third of leading architecture firms listed increasing profitability and project financing among their top concerns for 2025.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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The biggest ones offer everything from aquariums and museums to go kart tracks, ice rinks and even dinosaur skeletons.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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But the team's analysis indicated that the skeleton likely belonged to an adult female.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Armature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armature. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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