- past tense form of deconstruct.
- past participle of deconstruct.
deconstructed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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To highlight this concern, Colas deconstructed the nominal daily 5-year U.S.
From MarketWatch ● May 4, 2026
The museum has deconstructed the traditional, boxy narrative of art history and rendered the story itself a matter of curves and continuities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Grammy-winning singers Chappell Roan and Lola Young attended Vivienne Westwood's show and were clearly inspired by the late designer's deconstructed boudoir look.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
For decades, Wylie Dufresne worked at the cutting edge of haute cuisine, dreaming up high-concept dishes like deconstructed eggs Benedict or cubes of aerated foie gras.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
On the other hand, Adams possessed a congenital affinity for deconstructed interpretations of history, of his own life, indeed of practically everything.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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