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
High mortgage rates have been just one facet of the housing affordability crisis in the U.S. Home prices are also historically high—up more than 53% since the onset of the pandemic.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Targeted advertisements based on a phone’s location or a user’s shopping history are just one facet of personal data collection.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025
Everyone’s Got Their Price Like other facets of modern life, capitalism has had its way, leaving undeniable imprints in its wake.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
As Johnson tries to make the transition from guard to center, the most important facet of the process is banking experience.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 July 2025
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Targeted advertisements based on a phone’s location or a user’s shopping history are just one facet of personal data collection.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025
Everyone’s Got Their Price Like other facets of modern life, capitalism has had its way, leaving undeniable imprints in its wake.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
As Johnson tries to make the transition from guard to center, the most important facet of the process is banking experience.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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That’s highlighted in his commitment to film study, the mental aspect of succeeding at the position and the understanding that the onus will be on him to rally his teammates together.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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When crafting campaigns for global audiences, the focus is on incorporating cultural specificity into every aspect of the project.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This will feel like a home away from home for Daniel Farke and his side.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The work mirrors that which was recently completed on the west side of the crossing and forced a lengthy closing there.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mark Consuelos had admitted that he gets triggered when another man incorrectly shakes his hand.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One child, wearing a blue backpack, enthusiastically raised his hand.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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