piece of the puzzle
noun phrase
: part of the solution to a question or problem
Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle.
The restaurant is trying to attract more customers, and the new menu is an important piece of the puzzle.
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The arrival of the superstar to be the final piece of the puzzle.
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Upholstery was a major piece of the puzzle.
—Alyssa Bird, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
For consumers, that spread is just one piece of the puzzle.
—Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
Also, keep an eye on time and cost, and consider each reading as one piece of the puzzle, not the only way to do things.
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Apr. 2026
Upholstery was a major piece of the puzzle.
—Alyssa Bird, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
For consumers, that spread is just one piece of the puzzle.
—Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
Also, keep an eye on time and cost, and consider each reading as one piece of the puzzle, not the only way to do things.
—Kody Boye, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for piece of the puzzle
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“Piece of the puzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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