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as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector
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as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car
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Recent Examples of factor
Today, the late designer likely would be surprised to learn that one of his most enduring works has experienced a cool-factor renaissance.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, at least one high-profile Sheffield effort has been stymied without the Duggan factor.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Neutral conditions mean the Pacific isn’t giving the atmosphere a strong push one way or the other, so seasonal weather patterns are more likely to be shaped by other factors, like the Arctic or Atlantic oceans.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, at least one high-profile Sheffield effort has been stymied without the Duggan factor.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Neutral conditions mean the Pacific isn’t giving the atmosphere a strong push one way or the other, so seasonal weather patterns are more likely to be shaped by other factors, like the Arctic or Atlantic oceans.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
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The event is spearheaded by Cannes delegate general Thierry Frémaux, in his other role as head of the Institut Lumière, who posed the question asking for an update on the status of Mann’s Western projects.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Inflation has been a key focal point among delegates at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings this week.—
Chloe Taylor,Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the look and feel (LOTS of orange decor and side-burns), directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes nailed other era-specific components like the exaggerated way talk show guests present themselves (the psychic!—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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And because the piano’s many components are domestically sourced, Steiner said tariffs haven’t impacted them significantly.—
Joel Williams,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Two of Beane’s top free-agent signings, defensive end Michael Hoecht and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, are returning from six-game suspensions for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Secret Service agents, immigration and border officers, airport security screeners, Coast Guard personnel, and Federal Emergency Management Agency emergency workers remain on the job.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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The structure is covered with flat planes of shades of white and gray, while the occasional architectural elements painted in a primary color stand out noticeably.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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And Kate Middleton’s outfit during a surprise visit to Northern Ireland includes all of those elements and more.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Did the crisis highlight the Kafkaesque absurdity of Cold War politics by sparking an international circle-jerk between various representatives from South Korea, North Korea, Japan, America, and the Soviet Union?—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
15 Oct. 2025
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While the center is expected to be operational in the coming days, Egypt, Turkey and Qatar have yet to decide whether their representatives will be based there.—
Jennifer Griffin , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The tilt-head design gives you easy access to the bowl for adding ingredients.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The bundle comes with a total of 21 products, including a 14-pound turkey and a slew of ingredients needed to make side dish fixings.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, about three-fourths of DEA agents, a third of US deputy marshals, and nearly all Homeland Security Investigations agents have been diverted to work on immigration, according to ICE documents detailing assignments through the end of August that were first obtained by the Cato Institute.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Few do, and the only Chelsea player who springs to mind as being as exciting as Palmer on the ball would be a risky choice as his deputy.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
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Rikishi, a member of the iconic Anoa'i wrestling dynasty, is one of the most popular stars of the Attitude Era.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Joining the double-digit club of SNL cast members, season 51 marks Mikey Day’s tenth season with the production.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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