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
The relationship between fashion and Hollywood began in earnest with Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy, and has since grown into another facet of business.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Eichel is a difference maker in every facet of the game.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Crafted Futures, a new three-part collection by Turkish denim manufacturer Rimaks, celebrates the many facets of denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Bold leather pieces and delicate lace and transparency are alternating on the runways, respecting women’s [various] facets.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Eichel is a difference maker in every facet of the game.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Crafted Futures, a new three-part collection by Turkish denim manufacturer Rimaks, celebrates the many facets of denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Bold leather pieces and delicate lace and transparency are alternating on the runways, respecting women’s [various] facets.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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Also to align parents values in all aspects of the curriculum.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some life aspect is falling apart somewhere.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pack them in, but make sure they are spaced at least 1 inch apart and don't touch the sides of the containers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Weiss spent most of her career on the opinion side of big American newspapers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With the final seconds ticking away and the Chiefs’ 30-17 triumph over the Detroit Lions sealed, KC quarterback Patrick Mahomes was looking to shake the hand of Lions safety Brian Branch.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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One way to reduce the ambiguity is to use a jump to three no-trump as a shapely raise to game, better than a preemptive hand.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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