as in aspects
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 facets
And maybe there’ll be facets of my artistry that some people just don’t care about or aren’t interested in.
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Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
In many cases, the challenge comes from the fact that successful transformation requires absorption within many facets of the organization while also representing both a technical and non-technical shift.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
On Monday, the family put out an emotional statement paying tribute to the many facets of Matt's life.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
By highlighting these facets of the landscape, maps can show who actually controls the imaginations of urban planners and politicians.
—Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
That’s an important topic, and that’s much broader and bigger than the facets of what’s happening.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 26 May 2026
The season had the facets of a dysfunctional year, and yet Emery has hit every viable target.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 21 May 2026
There was just so much space in it to play, and we were really given license to explore all the facets of it.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2026
How does that feel to have that in all facets?
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
In many cases, the challenge comes from the fact that successful transformation requires absorption within many facets of the organization while also representing both a technical and non-technical shift.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
On Monday, the family put out an emotional statement paying tribute to the many facets of Matt's life.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
By highlighting these facets of the landscape, maps can show who actually controls the imaginations of urban planners and politicians.
—Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
That’s an important topic, and that’s much broader and bigger than the facets of what’s happening.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 26 May 2026
The season had the facets of a dysfunctional year, and yet Emery has hit every viable target.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 21 May 2026
There was just so much space in it to play, and we were really given license to explore all the facets of it.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2026
How does that feel to have that in all facets?
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets
Noun
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Luckily for viewers, the film version of American Psycho presents the best aspects of the novel without luxuriating in book Bateman’s fevered misogyny.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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The chief planning officer is a key figure at most major commercial airlines, overseeing management of some of the most intricate aspects of air travel.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Construction spanned several phases from roughly 3100 BC to 1600 BC, built by Neolithic Britons rather than Druids or Celts as once theorized.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Construction spanned several phases from around 3100 BC to 1600 BC — predating the first pyramid.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Tacklers lunge at him from all angles, speeds and directions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Think of them as a team working together from slightly different angles to save your skin barrier, stop transepidermal water loss, and maintain healthy hydration levels.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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“Facets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facets. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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