as in element
one of the parts that make up a whole
each set is composed of several distinct components
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as in constituent
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Recent Examples of component
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Roof systems, drainage infrastructure, exterior walls, windows, doors and other building components should be inspected and monitored.
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Soleil Ho,
SFChronicle.com,
9 Nov. 2020
By the '70s, motorists could buy component parts to convert older models into unique classics.
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Dalvin Brown,
USA TODAY,
21 Oct. 2019
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Noun
In many existing hybrid systems, these components are tightly linked through complex mechanical arrangements.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Roof systems, drainage infrastructure, exterior walls, windows, doors and other building components should be inspected and monitored.
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 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.
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Soleil Ho,
SFChronicle.com,
9 Nov. 2020
By the '70s, motorists could buy component parts to convert older models into unique classics.
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Dalvin Brown,
USA TODAY,
21 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for component
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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Makeup artist Jennifer Powell provided Minetree’s look with serene elements for a youthful glow.
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Is constituent data consistent across programs?
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This was still a season when every constituent part of the club — ownership, board, managers, players, fans — at times felt at odds with the other.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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Zandi factors in military spending, rising energy and commodity prices, as well as interest rates.
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Additionally, a firm's or advisor's appearance in our list does not constitute an individual endorsement by CNBC of any firm or advisor.
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Given the size of these markets and how unpredictable soccer can be, individual bets can end up either very profitable or very costly.
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
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Shuggie's in San Francisco, known for creating delectable dishes using upcycled ingredients, will be closing next month.
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The 5-star analyst highlighted that Pinterest has delivered double-digit global user growth for ten consecutive quarters, with his May data analysis indicating particular momentum in the second quarter of 2026.
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And Freddie becomes a bag man for the civil rights movement, and the Rumford Act in particular.
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Some parents and community members have still been frustrated.
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The attack, which was captured on video and shared on social media, led to condemnation of the perpetrator and an outpouring of support for the food vendor, who was identified by her family members as Arabelia Martinez, 62.
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“Component.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/component. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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