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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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Recent Examples of elements
A shade structure in the picnic area has been ripped away by the elements, and the wear-and-tear from all that play is obvious on other features.
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
While the crumb tray is drying, use the pastry brush to brush away any crumbs on the interior of the toaster and on the heating elements.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Starship consists of two elements, both of which are designed to be fully and rapidly reusable — a booster called Super Heavy and an upper-stage spacecraft called Starship, or Ship for short.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Create a stunning fall wreath that combines natural elements with fun felt pom-poms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Quite a few elements contribute to the global success of KPop Demon Hunters.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Then, as the Universe cools further, nuclear fusion reactions can proceed, first forming deuterium out of protons and neutrons and then synthesizing heavier elements, like helium, and then (if there’s enough energy) lithium and heavier elements, after that.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
As a result, ’90s minimalism mixed with geometric patterns, dusty colorways, monochromatic designs and elements from menswear dominate designs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
While the crumb tray is drying, use the pastry brush to brush away any crumbs on the interior of the toaster and on the heating elements.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Starship consists of two elements, both of which are designed to be fully and rapidly reusable — a booster called Super Heavy and an upper-stage spacecraft called Starship, or Ship for short.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Create a stunning fall wreath that combines natural elements with fun felt pom-poms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Quite a few elements contribute to the global success of KPop Demon Hunters.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Then, as the Universe cools further, nuclear fusion reactions can proceed, first forming deuterium out of protons and neutrons and then synthesizing heavier elements, like helium, and then (if there’s enough energy) lithium and heavier elements, after that.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
As a result, ’90s minimalism mixed with geometric patterns, dusty colorways, monochromatic designs and elements from menswear dominate designs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elements. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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