How to Use structure in a Sentence

structure

1 of 2 noun

• The structure was damaged by fire.
• Children need a lot of structure in their lives.
• The film had a simple narrative structure.
• They studied the compound's molecular structure.
• The iconic triple arch, steel-truss structure opened in 1956 as a toll bridge run by the city.
  — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
• Well, the structure is the same, the stories are the same, but the people are different.
  — Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Jan. 2024
• The listing notes that the guest structure could be set up as a home office.
  — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2024
• Here is a look at the structure and leadership of Hamas.
  — WSJ, 18 Oct. 2023
• What was still to define was the structure of the leadership.
  — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2023
• The group discussed building structures in the East and West Village.
  — Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
• While the waffle structure is a bit rigid, the bubbles are soft, chewy pillows.
  — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 14 July 2023
• The landmark structure’s age has been showing for years.
  — The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2024
• The brilliance of that show, which earned a Grammy and five Emmy nods, was in its format and structure.
  — Joshua Alston, Variety, 21 Apr. 2023
• The brand still claims to be hellbent on reshaping the look, feel, and product structure of the consumer tech.
  — Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
• Made of gold vermeil, the hexagon shape evokes the panel structure of a classic soccer ball.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
• Brooks had not been detected by the search teams that surveyed the structure after the collapse.
  — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 May 2023
• Make sure to photograph flood water lines on the outside and inside of the structure.
  — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023
• There are nine skylights that give light to the structure, so there is a good amount of light coming into the three levels above grade.
  — Robyn A. Friedman, WSJ, 28 Dec. 2023
• This is the fifth year the Corps has built an underwater structure to slow the saltwater flow.
  — Kevin McGill and Stephen Smith The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2023
• Still, the disruptions of the pandemic have left the company with a higher cost structure than in the past.
  — Christopher Rugaber, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
• The rotation structure could change as the season goes on, Kotsay said.
  — Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2023
• While the rough plot follows that of Wesker’s play, the characters, dialog and the structure of the film are Ruizpalacios’ own.
  — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2024
• The question is whether our social structures are ready to keep pace with our advanced science.
  — S. I. Rosenbaum, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2024
• The compost will slowly release nutrients and improve the soil structure at the same time.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
• Because of their structure, hopfions can move not only left and right, but also up and down.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2023
• Creams and pale timber tones in the structure’s latticework were picked up in the classic medallion chairs as well as the soft light of the chandeliers.
  — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 22 Apr. 2023
• While the fabric appears somewhat thin, these silky-smooth sheets seem well-made with a dense weave structure and a subtle sheen.
  — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
• The emphasis on the virtue (or lack thereof) of the government, rather than its structure, sounds notes more of John Adams than of James Madison.
  — Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 26 Dec. 2023
• Three of the structures encase purple lounge chairs where visitors can lie down.
  — Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 26 May 2023
• The tuition structure will not be reversed at this time, Lehning said in an email reply to Carroll.
  — Sabrina Leboeuf, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2023

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structure

2 of 2 verb

• She structured the essay chronologically.
• Mike [Schur] and Dan [Goor] about how to structure comedy and how to make shows.
  — Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024
• The palate is structured with more red fruit and finishes like cream mousse.
  — Jillian Dara, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
• It was structured in the edit. ES: Because that’s how film works!
  — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2024
• But not all restaurants structure their prices that way.
  — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023
• There’s a general idea that Ohtani will stay on the West Coast and that the Dodgers have structured their payroll to make a run at him.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2023
• The Royals agreed to structure the deal with multiple opt-outs in place.
  — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2024
• For more than a quarter of a century, my days have been structured around the needs of others.
  — Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
• That’s the leap of faith both sides must navigate in trying to structure a contract.
  — Dallas News, 6 Dec. 2022
• Be sure to ask any lender about how the home-equity loan is structured, too, Alexander says.
  — Tanza Loudenback, wsj.com, 11 Oct. 2023
• Like the deals are structured in such a way that if the thing just gets built, then certain people are going to make a lot of money.
  — Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2023
• So, moving on to your album, what was your initial idea for how it would be structured?
  — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024
• McDaniel structured this quick-throw offense with those traits in mind.
  — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024
• The shorts didn’t shift around when moving, and the overall shape of the skort is a little structured which works well for a less active sport like golf.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
• The result is an industry structured as a series of choke points.
  — Alex W. Palmer, New York Times, 12 July 2023
• The project is on hold as the government decides how to structure the company.
  — Richard Abbey, Bloomberg.com, 8 Feb. 2023
• The silhouette is structured, while feeling relaxed at the same time.
  — Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
• That said, Billups could structure his rotation so that at least two of his best scorers remain the floor at all times.
  — oregonlive, 16 Oct. 2022
• The loan, which can be used for a down payment and closing costs, is structured as a second mortgage, which means it isn’t repaid month by month.
  — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2023
• Focus on what’s meaningful to you, and structure your day around being and doing your best.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
• My ideal bivy sack is structured somewhat like a tent, but takes up less real estate and weighs less than 20 ounces.
  — Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics, 5 Sep. 2023
• The loans, which can be used for down payments and closing costs, are structured as a second mortgage, which means they aren’t repaid month by month.
  — Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
• These jeans are structured but still provide comfort and support.
  — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
• In the case of Google and Amazon, the deals were structured as convertible notes, a type of debt that will convert to equity at the startup’s next funding round.
  — Leah Nylen, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024
• The main compartment is structured like a mini suitcase, able to fit up to 10 outfits, one shopper said.
  — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2023
• My ancestors didn’t structure their lives around salmon.
  — Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
• In contrast, cities like L.A. or N.Y. are structured and organized to be part of a success that can feel like a big monopoly.
  — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2023
• The two banks are structuring their deal, announced late Tuesday, as a reverse merger.
  — WSJ, 26 July 2023
• Instead of athletic prowess, the selection process is based on who needs the support and structure the most.
  — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
• Arguably, the best part of this bag is the half-suitcase design where the bottom section is structured for protection and the top half is made with a durable PVC fabric.
  — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024