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as in power
a natural ability of the mind or body
although they are well into their 80s, the mental faculties of this couple are as sharp as ever
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as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
even when he was still at a young age, John Singleton Copley's artistic faculties were readily recognizable
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as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the belief that if someone loses their sight, all of their other physical faculties are heightened
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Recent Examples of faculty
The pause on salary adjustments and the hiring freeze will not affect faculty and students whose jobs are funded externally through grants, contracts and auxiliary services.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
Requirements for professor emeritus status for faculty members who have retired from Arkansas Tech include 15 or more years of consecutive service and nomination by any member of the university community who holds faculty rank.
—River Valley Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2025
Those demands included making sweeping reforms to policies about whom the university can hire and admit and subjecting the ideologies of faculty members to an audit approved by the government.
—Emily Berk, NBC news, 20 June 2025
Mind you, the membership of the Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) is maybe a thousand higher-ed faculty and graduate students from across the humanities and social sciences.
—Erin Khuê Ninh
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
Requirements for professor emeritus status for faculty members who have retired from Arkansas Tech include 15 or more years of consecutive service and nomination by any member of the university community who holds faculty rank.
—River Valley Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2025
Those demands included making sweeping reforms to policies about whom the university can hire and admit and subjecting the ideologies of faculty members to an audit approved by the government.
—Emily Berk, NBC news, 20 June 2025
Mind you, the membership of the Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) is maybe a thousand higher-ed faculty and graduate students from across the humanities and social sciences.
—Erin Khuê Ninh
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faculty
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There's more than enough power in the iPhone Pro and Pro Max models to allow macOS to run smoothly on the hardware.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The vacuum adjusts suction power automatically to match your floor type, which also helps to optimize runtime.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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End of the day, this is going to hurt our universities, chase away world- class talent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Perry values DeRozan’s talent and professionalism — not to mention roster depth — and DeRozan has a reasonable contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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The bold patterns add a touch of fun, and the bag’s ability to stand upright ensures easy packing and unpacking on busy beach days.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Williams also brought in massive changes to its technical staff, that are improving the team's aerodynamic capabilities.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The standard set by Tesla's software ecosystem, which includes autonomous driving capabilities and over-the-air updates, is bar none.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Connelly frequently downplayed her reputation and aptitude for knowing how to ask for large donations from important individuals.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Those are two promising indicators of his aptitude for spacing the floor for his high-usage teammates.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Braun will stick around in an executive advisory capacity, serving as director of the board and senior advisor to HYBE chairman/CEO Bang Si-Hyuk.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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However, with Venus retrograde moving from Aries to Pisces on the 27th, you may be forced to acknowledge what’s outside of your capacity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Consumers are increasingly seeking jewelry that reflects their personal identity, style, and emotional connection, whether for themselves or as gifts for loved ones.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Other tax cuts, credits and gifts In addition to extending the tax cuts from the 2017 tax bill, the House version would give people who live in high-tax states such as California, New York and New Jersey a bigger income tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The Bucks have a knack for finding under-the-radar snipers late in free agency—Malik Beasley in 2023 and Trent last year come to mind.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The Mustangs have a knack for drama and often find themselves in high-stakes moments late in games.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
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“Faculty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faculty. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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