as in complicated
having many different parts; having many facets
a multifaceted approach to health care
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of multifaceted
People often mention how multifaceted Young is.
—
Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
What was once an IT problem has evolved into a multifaceted economic and societal issue.
—Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Extending beyond that sphere, there’s multifaceted alt-rock (Hayley Williams, Hammerstein Ballroom; April 9-12), evocative drone metal (Sunn O))), Town Hall; April 12), and wry post-punk (Dry Cleaning, Brooklyn Steel; May 7), for those seeking something more propulsive.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
To prevent shrinking its system, DART has presented a multifaceted plan that includes pursuing several reforms through the state Legislature and asks for help from other agencies, including a new revenue stream for DART and an independent management authority for regional rail.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for multifaceted
Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
What was once an IT problem has evolved into a multifaceted economic and societal issue.
—Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Extending beyond that sphere, there’s multifaceted alt-rock (Hayley Williams, Hammerstein Ballroom; April 9-12), evocative drone metal (Sunn O))), Town Hall; April 12), and wry post-punk (Dry Cleaning, Brooklyn Steel; May 7), for those seeking something more propulsive.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
To prevent shrinking its system, DART has presented a multifaceted plan that includes pursuing several reforms through the state Legislature and asks for help from other agencies, including a new revenue stream for DART and an independent management authority for regional rail.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for multifaceted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifaceted
Adjective
-
The attacks have, however, complicated peace efforts in the region where mass graves were recently found.—
OPE ADETAYO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
-
The more complicated the process feels, the more likely people are to give up halfway through.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The Los Angeles Metro Lost & Found office off Pasadena Avenue in Montecito Heights has items as varied as cellphones and blowtorches that have been found by Metro staff or security guards on buses and rail lines.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Sabalenka played an airtight first set, displaying complete mastery over the varied aspects of her game, and zipped to a 3-1 lead.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The seedlings and saplings are mostly knee-high to chest-high and mixed with thickets of ceanothus and other post-fire brush growing amid the true giants that stand dead among them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
-
The verdict was mixed, but the defendants were convicted on a majority of the 65 total counts.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
-
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
-
Instead, The Standard, Ibiza, presents itself as a bolthole for an in-the-know, sophisticated, and louche crowd that wants a bit of buzz but without any over-the-top hoopla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
-
Featuring an eye-catching geometric border in beige against a dark brown base, the rug offers a sophisticated look with a sleek edge that enhances your decor and furnishings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Our hope is that Beryl will find a new audience with generations who connect with her singularly female, complex voice—a woman who lived her life voraciously, and whose story deserves to live on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
-
The hospital would be for patients who are low-acuity, meaning patients who don’t need the highest, most complex level of care, which is offered at Lurie’s downtown hospital.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
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
-
Populations become more heterogeneous.—
Elise Felicione,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
This includes workforce training, other forms of capacity building and innovative manufacturing, such as converting smaller trees into furniture, poles, composite lumber, biochar and mulches.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
-
In doing so, Munoz had a composite audience in mind – the guy with the wrench.—
Stacey Zolt Hara,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifaceted. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
