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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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
Additionally, the team designed an interactive element to the model, which enables users to scramble the cube tube via Bluetooth, as well as press a button to then watch the machine solve the puzzle.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 17 May 2025
The big picture This all might seem a bit jumbled and without direction, but that is largely because the Canadiens’ offseason has a lot of variable elements.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Artificial intelligence was a major factor in the actors strike of 2023 and the burgeoning technology will remain a key element in next year’s negotiations.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 May 2025
Morality is not a useful element in foreign policy decision making.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 17 May 2025
The big picture This all might seem a bit jumbled and without direction, but that is largely because the Canadiens’ offseason has a lot of variable elements.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Artificial intelligence was a major factor in the actors strike of 2023 and the burgeoning technology will remain a key element in next year’s negotiations.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 May 2025
Morality is not a useful element in foreign policy decision making.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
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Stack Unit Economics Today's robotics startups leverage off-the-shelf components, cloud computing and AI to bring solutions to market in months instead of years.—
Aditya Ranjan,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Having a visual component to the traditional audio content opens up more advertising opportunities, too.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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On a day when the Kansas City attack wasn’t at its best, Miller played a key role for a back line that repeatedly came up clutch inside its penalty area.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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There have been 403 measles cases confirmed in Gaines County, a rural area about an hour-and-a-half west of Lubbock.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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According to police, speed and driving under the influence were determined to not be factors in the collision.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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One factor in that attacking improvement may be that, counterintuitively, Chelsea have actually managed to average significantly more fast breaks (1.9, up from 1.3) and direct attacks (2.9, up from 2.6) in the matches where their possession percentage has ticked up into the 60s.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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When Harry and his wife Meghan departed the UK in 2020 and gave up their royal duties, the then Queen Elizabeth, Harry’s grandmother clarified that the pair would have ongoing personal security arranged on an ad-hoc basis reviewed each time.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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But thanks to the $680 premium, your effective cost basis is just $75.20 per share - a roughly 35% discount from today’s level.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Until recently, China's entries in the realm of spaceflight patches often lacked the originality found in patches from the West.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 May 2025
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Still, the show’s tone offers audiences something atypical in the realm of sci-fi action.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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An ingredient native to her daily skincare ritual, Elba says hydrating your lips is one of the easiest steps for healthy skin.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Jack in the Box, founded in 1951 in San Diego, uses maraschino cherries and has a Fanta strawberry beverage that contains red No. 40 — an ingredient on the chopping block next year.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The manual, known in the newsroom as the stylebook, helps journalists keep track of grammar rules and Times style.—
Sara Aridi,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The results were accurate, and the tips section covered some essential grammar points.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Environmental programs tend to be organized by geographic domain and discipline—the National Water Quality Program of the US Geological Survey, NSF’s Arctic Observing Network, and the US Forest Service, for instance.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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If there was a strategic view, then India would already have a larger gamut of options going in various domains.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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