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
Now at the helm, Vahidi represents another facet of the new power structure in Iran.
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Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
Find an activity that meets your current needs With so many facets to the creative life, there is bound to be an endeavor that scratches an itch.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
On view in Milwaukee through August 9, the show brings together 52 photos and videos that explore facets of her family’s migration story.
—Elly Fishman, Vogue, 8 May 2026
This is why Genevieve Collins, the Texas Director of the non-profit Americans for Prosperity, is actively working toward helping her fellow Texans understand crucial concepts like property taxes and the many facets involved in navigating them.
—William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
Find an activity that meets your current needs With so many facets to the creative life, there is bound to be an endeavor that scratches an itch.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
On view in Milwaukee through August 9, the show brings together 52 photos and videos that explore facets of her family’s migration story.
—Elly Fishman, Vogue, 8 May 2026
This is why Genevieve Collins, the Texas Director of the non-profit Americans for Prosperity, is actively working toward helping her fellow Texans understand crucial concepts like property taxes and the many facets involved in navigating them.
—William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
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At 5, doctors diagnosed him with a rare chromosome disorder that left him disabled and dependent on others for nearly every aspect of daily life.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The book takes place in a New York penthouse, an upstate residence and incorporates aspects of the Big Apple.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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These are two elite teams led by masterminds on opposite sides of the ball in Kyle Shanahan and Mike Macdonald.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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With ballots already in voters’ hands and a large share of the electorate still undecided, Thursday’s showdown offered one last, high‑stakes chance to draw contrasts.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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