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
It’s been a key facet for the Storm in this late-season run, with different contributors every game.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
In fact, approaching all facets of your lifestyle with moderation may be the best tack.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 June 2025
Each collection offers a different facet of the Pomellato woman — confident, multidimensional and unafraid to express her unique perspective through jewelry.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Another facet to Crawford’s game is evolving in 2025: his patience at the plate.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
In fact, approaching all facets of your lifestyle with moderation may be the best tack.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 June 2025
Each collection offers a different facet of the Pomellato woman — confident, multidimensional and unafraid to express her unique perspective through jewelry.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Another facet to Crawford’s game is evolving in 2025: his patience at the plate.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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Among the main strategies of discretion was anonymity, which permitted the letter writers to retain some trace of privacy and the columnist to mute aspects of his personal identity.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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And yet, even abandoning the once-elite and still-valuable running aspect of his game hasn’t helped stave off the leg issues.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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On the left-hand side of the stage, fans funnelled directly into a pen that added more pressure to fans against barriers with no route of escape.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The show’s promo art will even be emblazoned on the side of shuttle buses.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The Democratic candidates are sparring over how to best respond to President Donald Trump’s agenda in the Garden State and each hopes to keep the state’s governorship in Democratic hands.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Fewer owners reported raising compensation last month, a sign that wage pressures, hand in hand with inflation, are easing.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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