as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
there are so many facets to Benjamin Franklin: statesman, scientist, inventor, American original
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Recent Examples of facet
Instead of controlling every facet of the library as a private facility, the Foundation now operates alongside a new federal office that oversees nonpartisan exhibits and events.
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Made By History, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Cohen’s aggressive spending and investments into several facets of the club have attracted some of the top players in the game.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Participants were asked to outline varying facets from their sleep cycle, their energy peak time, rumination habits, depression levels, mindfulness practices and their weekly alcohol consumption.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
From project management to field service, every facet of their operations is managed by software in some way.
—Giuseppe Incitti, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Made By History, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Cohen’s aggressive spending and investments into several facets of the club have attracted some of the top players in the game.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Participants were asked to outline varying facets from their sleep cycle, their energy peak time, rumination habits, depression levels, mindfulness practices and their weekly alcohol consumption.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
From project management to field service, every facet of their operations is managed by software in some way.
—Giuseppe Incitti, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
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Three takeaways from Royals road trip against Milwaukee Brewers AL Contention: How Royals are viewed by opposing MLB teams around the league Here are more notable aspects from Friday’s game: Vinnie Pasquantino returns to first base Pasquantino made his presence felt on Friday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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But there were aspects of Mail that were still not easily solved: Contact Photos and the option to Group by Sender.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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This April 3, 2025, photo taken at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, shows fragments of the Japanese Zero fighter that a kamikaze pilot flew into the side of the USS Missouri during the Battle of Okinawa on April 11, 1945.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Jersey City Police Department is taking the lead on the investigation since the helicopter crashed on the Jersey City side of the river, Fulop told WABC on Thursday.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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And it can be used in two different ways: For gradual color, pump two to three drops into your daily moisturizer; for maximum color, dispense a small amount into the palm of your hand and spread evenly across your face.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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To help reduce the spread, doctors say to wash hands often with soap and water, avoid sharing glasses or utensils with those who are infected, and cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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