Thesaurus results for FACET

facet

noun

ˈfa-sət

Definition of facet

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 Both of these elements challenge different facets of balance, strength, and mobility, all of which are important for healthy aging and everyday activities. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 28 Oct. 2026 While affordability pressures are hitting Americans in many facets of their lives, from groceries to gas prices to housing costs, one important expense often gets less attention – childcare. — Caitlyn Collins, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 Like his ever-evolving wardrobe, each project reveals a new facet of his persona — both to the world at large but, more importantly, to himself. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Ahmed’s attorney isn’t the only one concerned about that facet of the case. — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for facet

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What readers are saying The comments discuss various aspects of maintaining health and well-being as one ages, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mental activity.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
This could mean, say, owning a satellite—but that would only be one aspect of it.

— Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of aspect

Noun

That knack for making music that sounds more like an irruption in the environment than an assemblage of instruments carries across the six sides of vinyl that comprise From the Toolkit of Lovers.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Neither side has indicated when the temporary truce would end.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of side

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Observers say a victory for Yotova would keep the presidency in the hands of the ruling majority.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Back in 2023, Stevens revealed he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome—a rare auto-immune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves—and was working to relearn how to walk and use his hands.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026