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
However, sleep duration is just one facet of a good night’s rest.
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American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
There are millions of them available, in every imaginable style, touching on every facet of experience.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
These tactile and experiential facets are, by their very nature, resistant to complete digital translation.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Its open-air design, however, is another facet of Wright’s signature style that allows for better landscape vistas indoors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
There are millions of them available, in every imaginable style, touching on every facet of experience.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
These tactile and experiential facets are, by their very nature, resistant to complete digital translation.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Its open-air design, however, is another facet of Wright’s signature style that allows for better landscape vistas indoors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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Scientists have been looking into this aspect of the fruit since at least 2011.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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One account of this aspect of his life comes from Allen St John, a journalist who met the head of the Glazer family over a possible book commission in 2000.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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From here, slowly move the ball in an arch toward your right side. 4.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Teachers want parents and the public on their side.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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As a signee to Combs’ Bad Boy Records, Cassie’s music career was in his hands.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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The crew from Sanford, which saw experienced quarterback Michael Clayton transfer to Miami Edison earlier this year, put its trust in the hands of rising junior Jeysen Williams and things turned out just fine.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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