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cadre

noun

ˈka-ˌdrā

Definition of cadre

as in structure

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form claims that the problem will never be solved within the existing cadre of the state bureaucracy

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Recent Examples of cadre Thomas, for her part, belongs more to that evolving cadre of performer—the internet personality-comedian-aspiring actress—than to the artist. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026 Cao is strategically building his team, repositioning competent legacy appointees to ensure continuity while fostering a loyal leadership cadre. — Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 The usual courtside celebrity cadre also flew down to San Antonio to witness what turned out to be NBA history, as the Knicks clinched their first championship in 53 years. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 The reshaping of society by a small cadre of tech-billionaires whose actions are nurturing mass surveillance for marketing and political purposes, widespread technological unemployment, and a culture of misinformation and disinformation is clearly anti-democratic. — Wendell Wallach, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cadre

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The changes are adaptive changes of the structure and function of the heart.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
The structure of Iran’s regime was built following the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
In this framework, Argentina’s FIFA ranking strength and bracket path produce a higher championship probability than the markets assign.

— Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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These include a popular walking tour on the history, art, and architecture of Aurora, coffee-tasting classes, and brief tarot card readings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
To operate in arid environments, the physical architecture eliminates the need for external water cooling.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

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