as in principles
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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Without certain elements, your home might feel anything less than cozy and inviting.
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
The Kentucky Republican noted the concerns about the surprise elements of an attack should Congress be involved.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The aim is to dig into general themes rather than specific transfers that are currently ongoing to give a broad picture of as many elements as possible.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Farias lays out why certain elements of this case may eventually reach the Supreme Court.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Unrest at the Tehran bazaar is particularly unsettling for officials because the shuttering of shops at the ancient marketplace and protests from the merchant class were key elements that led to the overthrow of the monarchy in 1979.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Michael Gracey, who counts the musical biopics Better Man and The Greatest Showman among his credits, is directing the feature, which will have, like the original, big musical elements.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The shoe is inspired by design elements from the 2000s, which gives it a vintage yet futuristic feel reminiscent of that era.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
The Kentucky Republican noted the concerns about the surprise elements of an attack should Congress be involved.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The aim is to dig into general themes rather than specific transfers that are currently ongoing to give a broad picture of as many elements as possible.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Farias lays out why certain elements of this case may eventually reach the Supreme Court.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Unrest at the Tehran bazaar is particularly unsettling for officials because the shuttering of shops at the ancient marketplace and protests from the merchant class were key elements that led to the overthrow of the monarchy in 1979.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Michael Gracey, who counts the musical biopics Better Man and The Greatest Showman among his credits, is directing the feature, which will have, like the original, big musical elements.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The shoe is inspired by design elements from the 2000s, which gives it a vintage yet futuristic feel reminiscent of that era.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elements. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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