multifaceted

adjective

Synonyms of multifaceted
: having many facets (see facet sense 1) or aspects
a multifaceted approach to health care

Examples of multifaceted in a Sentence

a multifaceted approach to health care
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And in the months to come, the state will embark on a multifaceted workforce development effort aimed at preparing workers for the AI transition. P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 The characters who inhabit Gothel are rich and multifaceted and along with McMyne’s clever combination of magic and history, this makes for an incredibly nuanced and immersive read into Rapunzel’s origin story. Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 The umbrella is much broader and our road to this moment has been much longer and more multifaceted. Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 These multifaceted concepts reflect a broader evolution of coffee shop culture, where coffee is only one part of the experience. Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for multifaceted

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multifaceted was in 1870

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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifaceted. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

multifaceted

adjective
: having many aspects or sides

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