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superstructure

noun as in building

noun as in skyscraper

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According to medieval sources, the citadel temple was a grand example of pre-Christian Slavic architecture with the huge timber superstructure being topped by an immaculately placed red roof facade.

Last summer, DeepMind released AlphaFold Multimer, which is designed to predict the structure of protein complexes—superstructures made of multiple proteins clumped together.

Because of its brilliant white color, you don't see a dividing line between the hull and superstructure.

A large metal sign permanently affixed to the superstructure reminded us that we were on the “Sagamore Bridge, 1933-1935.”

That it was adapted to carry a vast and consistent logical superstructure, gave it beauty.

We have commenced at the superstructure of the building, instead of the foundation—at the top instead of the bottom.

The work which he did was in laying foundations, while the superstructure was to be reared in other years and by other hands.

The superstructure was merely a cone composed of a framework of poles interlaced with branches and twigs plastered with clay.

The American plutocracy has developed upon a superstructure of Puritanism, and therefore, in America, hypocrisy is necessary.

Discusses scientific, artistic and religious activities, as a superstructure built upon the foundation of the standard wage.

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On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to superstructure, such as: architecture, construction, home, house, hut, and domicile.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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