multifaceted

adjective

Definition of multifacetednext
as in complicated
having many different parts; having many facets a multifaceted approach to health care

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Recent Examples of multifaceted Maya Jama is a multifaceted personality as the host of Love Island UK and is set to star in Netflix’s The Gentleman Season 2. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 July 2026 And in the months to come, the state will embark on a multifaceted workforce development effort aimed at preparing workers for the AI transition. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 The characters who inhabit Gothel are rich and multifaceted and along with McMyne’s clever combination of magic and history, this makes for an incredibly nuanced and immersive read into Rapunzel’s origin story. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 These multifaceted concepts reflect a broader evolution of coffee shop culture, where coffee is only one part of the experience. — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for multifaceted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifaceted
  1. complicated
  2. varied
  3. mixed
  4. complicate
  5. sophisticated
  6. complex
  7. heterogeneous
  8. composite
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  • There’s a recent example of how complicated that can be in practice.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Finding the balance between preserving clubhouse culture and throwing future pieces into the fire remains complicated, even as the team dropped to 60-65 following Saturday’s 5-4 walk-off loss to the New York Mets.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • The varied multi-pool complex with a firepit anchors the property with appealing amenities for every age.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Its 1,300-plus acres encompass hardwood forests, native grasslands, mature pecan groves, and seven miles of trails that wind through the varied terrain.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • Ampadu signed for Chelsea from Exeter City in 2017, joining at the age of 16, but made only 12 appearances and had mixed experiences during loan spells at Sheffield United, RB Leipzig, Venezia and Spezia.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Complex documents with tables, charts and mixed content need each content type scored separately, since a model can nail text while mangling a table.
    — Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • The company very deliberately targets large enterprise customers, which have the biggest and most complicate supply chain ecosystems.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
    — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Definition of complicate
Adjective
  • Something Sculptural As the name would suggest, the Rodin stool from Arhaus has a sculptural appeal—it can be easily assimilated into a sophisticated bar setup, or used to dress up a more casual breakfast bar.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In Chicago, perpetrators are a mix of opportunists and more sophisticated networks often tied to street gangs.
    — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sophisticated
Adjective
  • What is going right in Syria The legalities of transitional justice may be complex, but this verdict is still seen as a landmark moment for justice.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But these are merely the opening chords in this complex orchestration.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • This is especially true for large, heterogeneous networks like those run by telecoms, hospitals and enterprises.
    — Bruce Kelley, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The multi-year partnership will align the companies’ technology roadmaps around advanced packaging methods, including high-density interconnects and heterogeneous integration.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of heterogeneous
Adjective
  • The students used carbon-fiber composite materials for the chassis and body.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Its avionics, composite structures, and propulsion architecture draw partly from systems used by Blue Ghost, the company’s lunar lander that successfully reached the Moon.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of composite

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