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
The 15-song new album, produced by Matt Geroux, offers up an array of sounds, all of them reflecting different facets of Ross’s artistry.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Harjo, who still lives and works there, clearly shares his hero’s affection for the city—and the recognition of both facets is central to the show’s appeal.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
And the special teams continued their momentum in most facets.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
One important facet of the development and expansion of the field Jewish Studies was its creation of opportunities for women to pursue scholarship and teaching, giving access to resources and prestige that had been expressly denied to Jewish women in most places and times throughout history.
—Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Harjo, who still lives and works there, clearly shares his hero’s affection for the city—and the recognition of both facets is central to the show’s appeal.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
And the special teams continued their momentum in most facets.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
One important facet of the development and expansion of the field Jewish Studies was its creation of opportunities for women to pursue scholarship and teaching, giving access to resources and prestige that had been expressly denied to Jewish women in most places and times throughout history.
—Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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Recipients also receive mentorship from Wavelength’s team in an effort to guide them through all aspects of development, production, post-production, festival strategy and more.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Focusing on one aspect of one character’s story might have just slowed things down.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with a huge number of injuries, especially on the offensive side of the ball.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Constructed with a flattering crossover waistband, ultra-wide pant legs, and deep side pockets, these stretchy, breathable pants are perfect for workouts, long walks, and, of course, lengthy travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Robbie was in the photo as well, albeit with his hand blocking the majority of his face.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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How strong a hand does a jump rebid show in competition?—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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