components

noun

plural of component
as in factors
one of the parts that make up a whole each set is composed of several distinct components

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Recent Examples of components Heavy liquid metals like molten lead leach iron and nickel out of conventional stainless steel, causing structural components and fuel assemblies to weaken over time. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 The attack reportedly damaged components of an enhanced security system located on each window. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Speake Marin Tourbillon Royal Blue The upper plate flange and some movement components are finished with a Royal Blue PVD treatment, Speake Marin’s emblematic color, inspired by Pantone 287 C. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 The supply shortage for memory and components shows few signs of abating, signaling that gadgets may be more expensive going forward, permanently changing demand patterns and competition. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 In most cases, the top sneakers for running on roads have to feature a few key components to be truly worth the buy, including responsiveness, durability, long-term comfort, energy return, and a tread pattern that won’t feel slippery underfoot. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 This means evolving the standard business model from siloed hardware components to a living ecosystem that monitors, predicts and communicates. — Jon Viner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Ukraine says goods sold by the company include equipment and technical components that are used by the Russian military. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 Here’s an outline of the key components of that person’s first year on the job. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for components
  1. factors
  2. members
  3. ingredients
  4. elements
Noun
  • Some lenders use standard factors by industry; others will accept a letter from a CPA attesting to the business’s actual expense ratio, which can meaningfully improve the income calculation for a lean operation.
    — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Other complicating factors can include things like child custody, income, housing and other circumstances that can make domestic survivors feel stuck.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of factors
Noun
  • Similarly, in the Beatles’ film A Hard Day’s Night (1964), which purports to depict two days in the life of the Fab Four at the height of Beatlemania, the band members are, of course, playing themselves.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • At the scene, officers saw the man walking along the bridge cables, and Emergency Services Unit members climbed onto the cables and tried to speak with him for almost an hour, Dowling said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of members
Noun
  • Another customer said a box arrived containing little more than a lime, peanuts, ketchup and vinegar, with no meat, recipe cards or most of the ingredients needed to prepare meals.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Beach took the formula behind, say, a Planter’s Punch, and essentially expanded it, increasing the level and mix of ingredients to create, the co-directors say, well over 60 cocktails, many that still today define the tiki bar menu.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ingredients
Noun
  • The shoe also covers a majority of the foot to protect from the elements, despite the open toe.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Both art forms weave several different elements into a harmonious, thematic whole.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of elements

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“Components.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/components. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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