as in complicated
having many different parts; having many facets
a multifaceted approach to health care
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Recent Examples of multifaceted
Wine is a multifaceted product of grape variety, the fermentation process, the environment and additives.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
To claim a straight line of descent from a father’s grief for a work as multifaceted as Hamlet is to mistake a labyrinth for a corridor.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The health threat is multifaceted, too.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
That lawsuit alleges a long and multifaceted embezzlement scheme by Graham that came to involve her husband and daughter and reportedly cost the south metro school more than $300,000.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
To claim a straight line of descent from a father’s grief for a work as multifaceted as Hamlet is to mistake a labyrinth for a corridor.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The health threat is multifaceted, too.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
That lawsuit alleges a long and multifaceted embezzlement scheme by Graham that came to involve her husband and daughter and reportedly cost the south metro school more than $300,000.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifaceted
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And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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But determining what percentage of the population would stay and fight is complicated.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Would there be community support to change zoning to encourage more residential and mixed-use development in the 19 acres up against the 57 Freeway, bordered by Orangethorpe, Placentia and Crowther avenues?—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its southern counterpart, meanwhile, will be a little taller at 889 ft (270 m), with mixed-use residential space and another rooftop terrace.—
Adam Williams
April 03,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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Her middle name isn’t a very sophisticated one.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Buying artificial or natural flowers that are in season is a great way to create a sophisticated environment for your event.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Then set aside time to file electronically, use tax software or meet with a professional if your finances are more complex.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the waste from duplication, the DA has noted that the new unit could threaten complex cases involving coordination with the state attorney general and end up prematurely settling cases that are part of larger investigations.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the season’s most sprawling and heterogeneous exhibition might be at the New Museum, which has finally set a date for its reopening.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Populations become more heterogeneous.—
Elise Felicione,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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Unlike conventional airframes built from composite materials, bamboo structures behave very differently under stress, generating low-frequency vibrations – typically in the 8–20 hertz range – that conventional flight controllers are not designed to filter or compensate for.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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By 2002, sampling confirmed that the composite material used for Hangar One's original exterior siding was the source, along with asbestos and lead paint.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifaceted. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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