as in complicated
having many different parts; having many facets
a multifaceted approach to health care
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Recent Examples of multifaceted
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.
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Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
This multifaceted approach supports both mental and physical needs.
—Grey Gardner, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
For Jacques, the rich, layered visuals of the music video mirror the multifaceted global legacy of mariachi, a tradition rooted in his native Guadalajara, one of the birthplaces of mariachi music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Holographic designs also have the advantage of creating a multifaceted effect without requiring complicated techniques.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
This multifaceted approach supports both mental and physical needs.
—Grey Gardner, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
For Jacques, the rich, layered visuals of the music video mirror the multifaceted global legacy of mariachi, a tradition rooted in his native Guadalajara, one of the birthplaces of mariachi music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Holographic designs also have the advantage of creating a multifaceted effect without requiring complicated techniques.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifaceted
Adjective
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The complicated and delicate efforts to rescue the 12-15 meter (39-49 feet) whale off a sandbank at Timmendorfer Strand beach earlier this week captivated Germans — with media sending news alerts of updates on its progress and streaming live video from the scene.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim watched the ground jet test of the engine using a composite carbon fiber material.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifaceted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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