Thesaurus results for LATTICES

lattices

noun

plural of lattice

as in cages

a structure made of wood or metal strips that are arranged or attached together in a gridlike pattern

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Recent Examples of lattices In one- and two-dimensional square lattices, mathematicians have long known that this transition is continuous. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026 Now, previous metal-polymer lattices generally fill the spaces between the beams with polymers such as epoxy, PEEK, or silicone. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026 On three-dimensional lattices — the graphs that most closely mirror physical systems — what happens exactly at the critical probability? — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 These included lattices, curved structures, and surfaces capable of changing their topography. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 It’s all served in an industrial space of concrete, steel, and glass near the Opera House, warmed in tone by walnut wood lattices and jade green banquettes. — Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 Inspired by the helter-skelter brickwork of Chiang Mai's crumbling temples, their façades feature masonry laid in intricate motifs and wooden lattices that create beautiful shadowy patterns when the sun hits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026 Bound together by nylon cords, the lattices are used for new construction as well as buildings under renovation. — Peter Guo, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025

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The objects’ sculptural cages add another layer to the work, connecting them to ideas of protection and exclusion.

— Jade Wilson, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Experts told the Herald that the use of such cages as punishment could violate international laws against torture and degrading treatment.

— Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of cages

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Faisal Munir, president of mission-critical communications at L3Harris, said the partnership combines complementary technologies with resilient networks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The contest of networks will be nearly global, waged in multiple domains, with huge stakes riding on the outcome.

— Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of networks

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For the regional stage, meaning the cancer has spread to nearby structures or lymph nodes, the 5-year relative survival rate is 40%.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Vibrations merge into rhythm The experimental material combines elastic structures, sensors, electronics and actuators.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of structures

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Open systems support integration The collaboration relies on open-system architectures that allow different technologies to work together.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Design architectures that can introduce emerging compute resources without rebuilding the enterprise around them.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of architectures

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Think tombstones, solid skeletons, signs or other decorations that hold their shape and don’t have loose or dangling parts.

— Katie Koschalk, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
To see if this characteristic already existed in ancient dogs, the team analyzed 82 ancient dog bones and three skeletons.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of skeletons

Noun

In their effort to recall a variety of pieces and themes while foregrounding the public infrastructures that enabled their exhibition, Armani and Siegel demur from much evaluation.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The city of about 250,000 people has been rattled by a series of drone strikes that hit oil and power infrastructures.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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