as in element
one of the parts that make up a whole
each set is composed of several distinct components
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Recent Examples of component
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
For instance, the current system demonstrates radio-frequency communication, but full spacecraft electronics involve many other components, including processors, memory systems, and power management units.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 9 Nov. 2020
By the '70s, motorists could buy component parts to convert older models into unique classics.
—Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2019
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Noun
The pan is made with a clay sourced from the Burgundy region of France and is designed for even, consistent heating—an essential component of baking perfect bread.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
For instance, the current system demonstrates radio-frequency communication, but full spacecraft electronics involve many other components, including processors, memory systems, and power management units.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The layout by Oakland design studio Open Daily is clean; even more complicated recipes, like Henry Hsu’s multi-component cornerstone rice cakes, are easy to follow.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 9 Nov. 2020
By the '70s, motorists could buy component parts to convert older models into unique classics.
—Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for component
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For tea lovers, Nijiri offers afternoon tea courses that incorporate elements of traditional Japanese tea ceremony, creating moments of calm amid the exploration of flavors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The bill restricts a local government unit’s ability to impose and increase fees related to building approval and permits, among other design-element limitations.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Attia was among a group of new CBS News contributors recruited by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, who herself was hired in October, two months after the network's parent, Paramount Skydance, completed a merger between its two prior constituent parts, Paramount Global and Skydance Media.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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All too often, aldermanic staffers are focused exclusively on constituent services, with scant expertise or resources made available to research and formulate policy proposals.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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There’s one more factor that needs to be taken into account on the largest of cosmic scales, including for the cosmic measurements of the event horizon of the black hole at the center of galaxy Messier 87, and that is the expansion of the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ongoing trend Ukraine and Russia aren't alone in experiencing declining fertility and birth rates — the trend can be seen in a variety of European and Asia countries — and the decreases can be down to several factors, from career and lifestyle choices to economic constraints.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The analysis excluded multilateral summits hosted in China, such as the Belt and Road Forum, where dozens of leaders may attend without receiving individual announcements.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Questions surrounded other trade deals done with individual countries including Brazil, India and Britain.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The resort leans into sourcing locally (wine, food, spa ingredients) and hiring locally.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Right now, the skin-care industry is brimming with exciting, often mysterious, active ingredients—think exosomes, spicules, and PDRN.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This particular mission plans to put humans in orbit around the Moon.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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This formula, in particular, offers a liposomal delivery—a 125 mg phospholipid complex—to protect against degradation during digestion.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan criticized Shah Alam’s release by Border Patrol, saying agents could have contacted family members or returned him to the county holding center.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Clinton did not name the member who asked the unusual questions, nor whether the lawmaker was a Republican or a Democrat.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Component.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/component. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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