1
as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
a free press is an essential element of a democracy
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2
as in principles
elements plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid
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3
as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
she felt a bit out of her element in the mathematics section of the exam
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Recent Examples of element
The cut has the same flattering shape and movement that make The Rachel so enviable, but also incorporates some contemporary elements.
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Those elements, particularly the demonic mirror, did not play a role in the actual Smurl case.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Although many of his pieces include traditional elements, many bear influences from his time in Asia, Europe, and Persia.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
That’s a key element of their support system, which includes older sister Bailey and mother Tammy.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Those elements, particularly the demonic mirror, did not play a role in the actual Smurl case.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Although many of his pieces include traditional elements, many bear influences from his time in Asia, Europe, and Persia.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
That’s a key element of their support system, which includes older sister Bailey and mother Tammy.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
Noun
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Madaan’s production aims to capture the era’s charm while incorporating the famous monument as more than mere scenery — the Taj Mahal functions as an integral story component in the leads’ romantic journey.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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This award consisted of hardware components, repair services, engineering and logistic support, and development for rotary-wing aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Also, unfavorable factors are the extension price tag that can top tens of billions of dollars annually, and eligibility that includes those making 400% the poverty rate.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Materazzo said the company engaged in extensive research ahead of the rollout, finding a common theme of uncertainty and anxiety from consumers due to a range of factors, including the political climate and the economy.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, amid the confusion of new strains, changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding, the CDC continues to track cases, hospitalizations and deaths on a weekly basis.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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So is this a call to get your hsCRP levels checked on a regular basis?—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Roseman, whose first full-time NFL job was in the financial realm as counsel to the Eagles’ salary-cap staff, has compared Philadelphia’s tactics to financing a home when interest rates are low.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Experts say these ingredients contain lots of immune-boosting nutrients, like vitamin C, probiotics, and antioxidants.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Move the ingredients to the hole and toss to cover them with the sauce.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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While AlphaFold learned the language of amino acids to predict protein shapes, AlphaGenome has learned the complex grammar of the DNA sequence to predict the function of its non-coding regions.—
Miguel Llorca,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Don't Ignore Adverbs Not to make this article into a grammar lesson, but adverbs are another important detail that can easily get glossed over.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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The novel is now in the public domain and several other paperback editions are available.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Deloitte data points to a 20% increase in AI workloads across all computing domains, with edge workloads projected to rise nearly 80%.—
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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