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one of the parts that make up a whole
each set is composed of several distinct components
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Recent Examples of components
Every bite carried a different texture and flavor, begging you to try different combinations of components.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The brand’s proprietary Phyto-Lumen Complex and other nutrient-dense components aim to support healthy skin over time.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Pickled fish and vegetables became essential components of monastic diets, reflecting the intersection of faith, practicality, and culinary ingenuity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
With a snazzy woodgrain finish, HP's new line of OmniDesk towers harkens back to an older era of computing on the outside while delivering modern-age components and performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
But each of its components holds up under scrutiny, according to reporting from Healthline and Time.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
According to reports by Reuters and the Financial Times, Volkswagen is examining options to sell or repurpose the facility, including converting it to manufacture components for the Iron Dome system.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the plane went through a detailed revision known as an overhaul, in which its engines were inspected and key components were replaced.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
But the maneuver comes with limitations, chiefly that the bill's components must have a direct impact on the budget.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The brand’s proprietary Phyto-Lumen Complex and other nutrient-dense components aim to support healthy skin over time.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Pickled fish and vegetables became essential components of monastic diets, reflecting the intersection of faith, practicality, and culinary ingenuity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
With a snazzy woodgrain finish, HP's new line of OmniDesk towers harkens back to an older era of computing on the outside while delivering modern-age components and performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
But each of its components holds up under scrutiny, according to reporting from Healthline and Time.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
According to reports by Reuters and the Financial Times, Volkswagen is examining options to sell or repurpose the facility, including converting it to manufacture components for the Iron Dome system.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the plane went through a detailed revision known as an overhaul, in which its engines were inspected and key components were replaced.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
But the maneuver comes with limitations, chiefly that the bill's components must have a direct impact on the budget.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for components
Noun
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This disparity is driven by inadequate access to prenatal care, high hypertension rates and other social factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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That slightly sweet sap is packed with natural moisturizing factors—like amino acids, PCA, and hyaluronic acid—that keep skin hydrated and balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the April Missouri local elections, ISD voters will also choose two new board of education members.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Troopers have determined the bus was carrying about 60 seventh and eighth grade students and adult staff members when the engine compartment began to smoke just south of Exit 32.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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To create a hotel that is a celebration of Italy was one of Corinthia’s main goals, and it’s reflected in the names of the hotel’s different spaces, the Italian wines in the minibar, and the Lazio producers who supply the restaurant with its ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dietitians note that protein powders are ultraprocessed, meaning whole food ingredients are significantly altered during manufacturing before sweeteners, emulsifiers and industrial ingredients are added.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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If the novel concerned only these elements—the clash of cultures in a small town, the thrill of the landscape beyond it—readers would still turn the last page with a fruitful, even nourishing, sense of disorientation.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prices of three niche elements — tungsten, sulfur and helium — have climbed sharply in recent weeks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Components.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/components. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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