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
How these facets of treatment come together in an individual person’s journey is unique.
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Kaylin Klie, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Zabski became enthralled with pizza as a 12-year-old making it for his church fair in West Haven, has become an expert in all facets of the food brought here from Italy in the 1900s.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
With the 2026 growing season inching ever closer, now is an excellent time of year for vegetable gardeners to reacquaint themselves with the essential piece to their successful production upon which every other facet of their garden success is built.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
This involves attending all committee meetings, where in-depth discussions take place to fully understand each issue affecting the many facets of a school district.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Kaylin Klie, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Zabski became enthralled with pizza as a 12-year-old making it for his church fair in West Haven, has become an expert in all facets of the food brought here from Italy in the 1900s.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
With the 2026 growing season inching ever closer, now is an excellent time of year for vegetable gardeners to reacquaint themselves with the essential piece to their successful production upon which every other facet of their garden success is built.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
This involves attending all committee meetings, where in-depth discussions take place to fully understand each issue affecting the many facets of a school district.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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One of the biggest things within our program is the communal aspects — just seeing the same people come back, that trust that develops with the audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sides and top of the bag are brown leather, which adds just enough contrast to pop against your outfit, and perfectly complements the bag’s gold chain and zipper.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Next, the group plans to demand the county stop spraying along the Santa Ana River, which reaches the ocean on the south side of Huntington Beach.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the early 20th century female film directors were few and far between, and could often be counted on one hand — from Alice Guy-Blanché and Lois Weber to Dorothy Arzner.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interior is surprisingly accommodating, with enough room to fit a phone, glasses, keys, lip gloss, and hand sanitizer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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