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
In Israel, hard-liners would tighten their grip on all facets of the political establishment, push Arabs back and destroy any chance of building a democratic society.
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Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
His writings until then—including the automatic prose poem The Magnetic Fields, the essay collection The Lost Steps, and the Manifesto of Surrealism, which officially launched the movement in October 1924—were so many facets of an approach to living, one shared by Breton and his comrades in arms.
—Mark Polizzoti
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Their struggles in this facet were on full display in the NFC Championship game, as Saquon Barkley rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
One of the most unique facets of Warped Tour has always been how the festival showcases non-profit organizations.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
His writings until then—including the automatic prose poem The Magnetic Fields, the essay collection The Lost Steps, and the Manifesto of Surrealism, which officially launched the movement in October 1924—were so many facets of an approach to living, one shared by Breton and his comrades in arms.
—Mark Polizzoti
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Their struggles in this facet were on full display in the NFC Championship game, as Saquon Barkley rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
One of the most unique facets of Warped Tour has always been how the festival showcases non-profit organizations.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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Its most noteworthy aspect, in my memory, was the degree of civility and collaboration between representatives of the Democrats and Republicans.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But an overwhelming aspect of its operation is the seven billion or so packages delivered every year—more than a billion for Amazon alone.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Flip tortillas; scatter 2 tablespoons of the cheese over one half of toasted side.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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There's a dual front light plus an integrated rear light, and a side kickstand and full fenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
Noun
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And in thinking about it, contemplate what happens to the productivity of humans when their work is paired with other hands, human and mechanical.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Several were arrested by Capitol Police, and footage online showed officers tying the protestors' hands with zip ties.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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