as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"
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Recent Examples of anatomy
This eerily lifelike android represents a significant advancement in biomimetic robotics, closely replicating human anatomy and movement in ways never before seen.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
His Western animation education and his understanding of anatomy differed dramatically from what Miyazaki required.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Researchers posited two theories to explain the anatomy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
This included the rigs and simulation of skin, fur, muscle, joints, and the rest of the anatomy.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
His Western animation education and his understanding of anatomy differed dramatically from what Miyazaki required.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Researchers posited two theories to explain the anatomy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
This included the rigs and simulation of skin, fur, muscle, joints, and the rest of the anatomy.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomy
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In a new analysis of Australia’s evolving entertainment landscape, research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects the country’s video industry will reach $12.3 billion in total revenue by 2030.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each of those studies was itself a meta-analysis, based on an examination of data from a number of other prior independent studies.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump did not undergo anesthesia during his examination, according to Leavitt.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Apr. 2025
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These are all original characters, who have become synonymous with their creators’ accounts, and in some cases, are treated like legitimate television characters, subject to the same dissection and discussion.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Despite that withdrawal, Ford confirmed the nation would oppose the dissection of stable trade agreements.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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