as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
there are so many facets to Benjamin Franklin: statesman, scientist, inventor, American original
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Recent Examples of facet
Heated Rivalry’s popularity started to bleed into other facets of hockey culture early into its run.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Chau pointed to the proof in all the streamlining the team has done to stabilize other facets of the ecosystem, like Android TV, Android Auto, and even Android XR.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
Difficult people present themselves in practically every facet of daily life, from grocery store checkout lines to hotel front desks.
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Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Hockney’s own work may have had its touches of anxiety and tension, but humor, wit, resplendent color, a touch of unapologetic sentimentality, even beauty—these facets took precedence.
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Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Chau pointed to the proof in all the streamlining the team has done to stabilize other facets of the ecosystem, like Android TV, Android Auto, and even Android XR.
—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
Difficult people present themselves in practically every facet of daily life, from grocery store checkout lines to hotel front desks.
—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Hockney’s own work may have had its touches of anxiety and tension, but humor, wit, resplendent color, a touch of unapologetic sentimentality, even beauty—these facets took precedence.
—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
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By recognizing that computing power is just as vital to 21st-century medicine as electricity or clean water, hardware capabilities are going to be one of the most important aspects in the coming decades.
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The appointments come a little more than a week after Warsh announced five task forces aimed at addressing broad aspects of the Fed's operational structure.
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What the growers’ side is arguing Natalie Collins, president of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, framed the labeling change as a competitive fairness issue.
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Each side saw its best threat in the half’s closing moments, as Japan put two shots on goal in the final five minutes of the half, and Sweden forced the Japan keeper to stop a shot on goal in the final minute as well.
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In addition to keeping your drink close and your hands empty during your daily activities, the water bottle holder protects your water bottle from nicks and dings.
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So the place is half-flooded, there’s barely enough money on hand to operate, and food supplies are minimal.
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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