1
as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
a free press is an essential element of a democracy
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2
as in principles
elements plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
she felt a bit out of her element in the mathematics section of the exam
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Recent Examples of element
Garments feature branding elements like labels and patches from both brands.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Her makeup was clean and serene, with bold brows and a soft lip as standout elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
This is about his legacy, and perhaps one element to that is being a one-team legend who leads Edmonton to Stanley Cup glory for the first time in more than three decades.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Invent new stuff, add new characters to keep the viewers’ attention going without changing the core elements.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Her makeup was clean and serene, with bold brows and a soft lip as standout elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
This is about his legacy, and perhaps one element to that is being a one-team legend who leads Edmonton to Stanley Cup glory for the first time in more than three decades.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Invent new stuff, add new characters to keep the viewers’ attention going without changing the core elements.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
Noun
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However, while trapped ions are already being brought onto chips, other components (vacuum cell, trapping hardware, and atom source) that require large numbers of atoms are still harder to miniaturize.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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All the flavor components of Caesar salad are wrapped in that neat bundle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Road ahead To achieve further upside, the company will need to address several factors, including quality and recall issues as well as costs — areas Farley has tried to combat for years.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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As viewers know, the judges base their scores on a number of factors, including technique and performance, and can deduct points if performers break any golden dance rules.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 2023 writers’ strike opened up airtime on ABC on a weekly basis and contributed to a 29% jump in ratings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who possessed this overwhelming desire to face near certain death on a regular basis is going to be unusual.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Amid a complex international scenario, White Milano organizers continue to look beyond the realm of the traditional trade show paradigm, strengthening its partnership with Middle East buyers and brands.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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This month invites you into the realms of emotional mastery and deep inner work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since these ingredients are typically found in ultraprocessed foods, not eating those is a shortcut to eliminating the additives from your diet.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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By connecting school caterers to local farmers, the program ensures that the ingredients in school meals are sourced from their community and enrich the local economy.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The flag’s journey from Asian streets to protests in France and Slovakia demonstrates how the grammar of dissent has gone global.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Airlearn avoids that pitfall by leading each lesson into conversational practice, combining grammar, pronunciation, and context to bridge the gap from recognition to use.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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If models like Claude are able to become more capable of autonomous work, especially in complex, time-intensive domains like software engineering, the implications for businesses and employees could be significant.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hackers often create lookalike domains that look nearly identical to real ones, adding small spelling changes or extra words.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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