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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Taken together, these triumphal and tragic elements constitute the ingredients for an epic historical narrative that defies all moralistic categories, a story rooted in the coexistence of grandeur and failure, brilliance and blindness, grace and sin.
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Her fusion of art rock, electronic, and pop elements in her music has earned her a place among the most influential artists of her generation.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
The Home Improvement reunion is the latest exciting news to come out of the annual convention celebrating all the best elements of 90s pop culture.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Homeland Security and the White House did not comment on the reassignments and each instead highlighted that all elements of immigration enforcement were working as one team.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The conversations comprise reflections, chat on strategy and debate about storytelling to offer listeners an insight into how different elements of the the creator economy functions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Tiffany Ginza store honors its longstanding connection to Japan, the CEO said, with several design elements paying homage to Japanese culture and craft.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Its earthy elements are natural decor.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
In May, the country’s Lynas Rare Earths firm also became the first company outside China to produce commercial quantities of dysprosium oxide, one of the most important heavy rare earths elements, the think tank said.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Her fusion of art rock, electronic, and pop elements in her music has earned her a place among the most influential artists of her generation.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
The Home Improvement reunion is the latest exciting news to come out of the annual convention celebrating all the best elements of 90s pop culture.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Homeland Security and the White House did not comment on the reassignments and each instead highlighted that all elements of immigration enforcement were working as one team.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The conversations comprise reflections, chat on strategy and debate about storytelling to offer listeners an insight into how different elements of the the creator economy functions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Tiffany Ginza store honors its longstanding connection to Japan, the CEO said, with several design elements paying homage to Japanese culture and craft.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Its earthy elements are natural decor.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
In May, the country’s Lynas Rare Earths firm also became the first company outside China to produce commercial quantities of dysprosium oxide, one of the most important heavy rare earths elements, the think tank said.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elements. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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