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
Today, when we are bombarded with news, alerts, and the constant intrusion of digital devices into every facet of our lives, that sentiment seems truer than ever.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
The epic concert took the form of nine separate mini sets, each aurally and visually connected to a certain album, letting the pop phenom explore nearly every facet of a 17-year recording career that currently knows no limits.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
On Monday, the family put out an emotional statement paying tribute to the many facets of Matt's life.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
By highlighting these facets of the landscape, maps can show who actually controls the imaginations of urban planners and politicians.
—Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
The epic concert took the form of nine separate mini sets, each aurally and visually connected to a certain album, letting the pop phenom explore nearly every facet of a 17-year recording career that currently knows no limits.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
On Monday, the family put out an emotional statement paying tribute to the many facets of Matt's life.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
By highlighting these facets of the landscape, maps can show who actually controls the imaginations of urban planners and politicians.
—Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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This is rare, but will arise on an increasing basis due to attorneys continuing to improperly make use of AI for generating aspects of their legal briefs and failing to double-check their work.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The transition, like all aspects of this piece, is frolicsomely conducted.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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On the drama side of guest actor, the category was nearly steady at 84, down three from 87, while guest drama actress saw the cycle’s sharpest guest decline, falling to 51 from 77.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Though Ohtani underwent surgery on the same knee in 2019, that was to address bipartite patella, on the other side of the knee.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Anticipating the conditions, firefighters worked aggressively Tuesday to increase containment, and keep additional resources on hand during the warning days.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The establishment had an infestation of live roaches and flies, and didn’t have a working hand sink in the kitchen.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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