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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The Lakers have watched Reaves grow up, from a surprising bit player in 2021-22 to a multifaceted menace who last season scored 51 points one game, dished 16 assists in another, and had others with 11 rebounds and four steals. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 The new Chandelier sandal, characterized by its serpent-spiral shape, is hand embroidered with more than 170 swaying drop beads made from multifaceted or transparent crystals. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Drawing upon previously unpublished archival research, Merritt paints a compelling portrait of the multifaceted activist. — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The market for digital consumer spending that could be captured by agentic products is massive and multifaceted, analysts said. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 Sep. 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

Cite this Entry

“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifaceted. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

multifaceted

adjective
: having many aspects or sides

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