as in complicated
having many different parts; having many facets
a multifaceted approach to health care
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Recent Examples of multifaceted
The problems with social media today are multifaceted, the group agreed.
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Emma Barker Bonomo,
Time,
23 June 2026
Amazon shoppers are in awe of Missha’s multifaceted glow-booster.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
The multifaceted stories the surveys tell will mark some of the US’s advances over 50 years, but also its retreats.
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Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
Pieterse told Deadline that Rosemary's multifaceted life attracted her to this role.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for multifaceted
Emma Barker Bonomo,
Time,
23 June 2026
Amazon shoppers are in awe of Missha’s multifaceted glow-booster.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
The multifaceted stories the surveys tell will mark some of the US’s advances over 50 years, but also its retreats.
—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
Pieterse told Deadline that Rosemary's multifaceted life attracted her to this role.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for multifaceted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifaceted
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But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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The city also has some of the world’s most complicated rules about air-conditioning installation.
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently.
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The two nations have given mixed messages on tolls and routes through the vital waterway.
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.
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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.
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Options trading for SpaceX started last week, allowing investors to place more sophisticated bets on where the stock is headed next, and quickly saw a surge in interest.
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The crisp white denim is a sophisticated choice for July 4, as well as the rest of summer.
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Storms involve complex flows originating over a wide region and evolving in complicated ways.
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Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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Silicon vendors are integrating heterogeneous compute with increasingly capable software enablement.
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Gambit, meanwhile, provides AI software for coordinated, adaptive behavior in heterogeneous robotic teams operating in complex environments.
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It is usually made of plastic or composite material, though some are metal like your VW.
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The usual method of composite manufacturing produces sturdy and durable parts, but is hampered by lengthy pre-planning and expensive mold costs.
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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifaceted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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