as in principles
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid
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Recent Examples of elements
The rooms The Cape’s 159 rooms, suites, and villas share a sleek Baja aesthetic with concrete, wood textures, and somewhat masculine neutrals paired with sculptural lighting and elements.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot of system elements.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
Those two elements could spell a difficult growing season, even though many farmers purchased most of their fertilizer before the price increase.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Grace, who plays Liborio’s confidant and love interest Aireen, was drawn to the movie’s bold and stylistic storytelling, where a traditional immigrant narrative is interwoven with fantastical visual elements.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Chin eventually incorporated supernatural elements, including folklore and zombie mythology, using fantasy to explore emotional and psychological gaps within cycles of toxic relationships and to reframe the agency of female characters.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
But the truth is that none of Monica’s parodic elements would matter that much if the music felt like a genuine experiment rather than a self-serving, big-budget attempt to deepen his image.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Other significant combat elements in the region include the Army's 2nd Infantry Division, stationed to bolster South Korea's frontline against Pyongyang, as well as the Army's 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii and the 11th Airborne Division in Alaska.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Welling refined design elements in the field, while seven Arcis crews simultaneously executed the transformation.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot of system elements.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
Those two elements could spell a difficult growing season, even though many farmers purchased most of their fertilizer before the price increase.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Grace, who plays Liborio’s confidant and love interest Aireen, was drawn to the movie’s bold and stylistic storytelling, where a traditional immigrant narrative is interwoven with fantastical visual elements.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Chin eventually incorporated supernatural elements, including folklore and zombie mythology, using fantasy to explore emotional and psychological gaps within cycles of toxic relationships and to reframe the agency of female characters.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
But the truth is that none of Monica’s parodic elements would matter that much if the music felt like a genuine experiment rather than a self-serving, big-budget attempt to deepen his image.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Other significant combat elements in the region include the Army's 2nd Infantry Division, stationed to bolster South Korea's frontline against Pyongyang, as well as the Army's 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii and the 11th Airborne Division in Alaska.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Welling refined design elements in the field, while seven Arcis crews simultaneously executed the transformation.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elements. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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