armature

noun

ˈär-mə-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce armature (audio)
Definition of armaturenext
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 The figures had cracked in many places and some of the statues revealed their complicated armature. — Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026 Unfurling her wings for the first time and activating them under the weight of her armature seems to pose a challenge. — María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026 The Air Pro 4+ feature a 10mm composite dynamic driver and a secondary balanced armature slightly offset from the first to handle the high-end. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026 Grecia built a puppet character, rigged the character, did all of the cinematography, built the entire set for her armature, and edited the film herself. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for armature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armature
  1. structure
  2. framework
  3. architecture
  4. skeleton
Noun
  • Future uses for the approach include any number of stronger, lighter structures and materials needing protection from vibration and shaking.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
  • One scenario making the rounds has Cheeks potentially overseeing all of the vast TV holdings of the combined company, but so far, there’s no firm confirmation and a final structure isn’t expected to be announced until next week.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of structure
Noun
  • Clayton also noted in the interview the task force would discuss potential legislative options that could be part of an AI framework moving forward.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this year, the EU softened its corporate sustainability disclosure rules and adjusted its carbon pricing framework.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of framework
Noun
  • The architecture uses electronic switches and control systems to change how battery cells are connected during operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • For a dose of Balinese culture, Uluwatu Temple—one of the island’s most iconic for its clifftop architecture, sunset vistas and nightly kecak fire dance spectacle—is some 30-45 minutes by car.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of architecture
Noun
  • The men’s Premium 6-Inch waterproof boot goes all-in on the holiday’s traditional sugar skull motifs, covering the upper of the boot in a color-changing skeleton design, which shifts from white to purple when exposed to sunlight.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The invisible skeleton of modern warfare Applied Aerospace is not a speculative, pre-revenue technology startup selling software promises.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of skeleton

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“Armature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armature. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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