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multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted ˌməl-tē-ˈfa-sə-təd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
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Synonyms of multifacetednext
: 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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During her years working to expand Sweeney’s brand into a multifaceted platform, Millar has also helped steer the launch of her production company and secured major fashion and beauty campaigns with the likes of Kérastase, Miu Miu and Giorgio Armani Beauty. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2025 From education to parental involvement to changes in the bikes and roads, improving e-bike safety likely will take a multifaceted approach. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025 For Fraser, the appeal was immediate and multifaceted. Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025 Ongoing rainstorms and flood warnings didn't deter a room full of stars from showing up to celebrate the powerful and multifaceted women in Hollywood fighting for a more equitable industry. Pamela Avila, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

multifaceted

adjective
mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted -ˈfas-ət-əd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
: having many aspects or sides

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