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
These specific diamonds are typically square with rounded corners and feature 58 facets.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Many of Young’s signature facets were on display.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The Will Rogers Coliseum renovations are one facet of a much larger effort to enhance the entire Will Rogers Memorial Center in time for its 100th birthday in 2036.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
The long wall gave the artist the opportunity to explore several facets of Haliburton's impact.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Many of Young’s signature facets were on display.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The Will Rogers Coliseum renovations are one facet of a much larger effort to enhance the entire Will Rogers Memorial Center in time for its 100th birthday in 2036.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
The long wall gave the artist the opportunity to explore several facets of Haliburton's impact.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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De Pablo’s own experiences have helped her blend aspects of her life into the fan-favorite family.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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He is now involved in every aspect of his owners' lives and even exercises with them.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even rarer these days is a repeater that does not show its gongs and hammers on the dial side.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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To complete the sequence, Gray returned to his love and lightly touched hands before drinking a potion to join him in eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yungblud ended the tribute with high-fives to fans before running offstage (with his mic stand in hand).—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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