Thesaurus results for FACETS

facets

noun

plural of facet

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 But injuries and performances are the great wild cards, and the Braves have been on the wrong end of those facets plenty of times in recent years. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 In 1902, Joseph Asscher patented the original Asscher cut, with its distinctive square shape, cropped corners, and mesmerizing step-cut facets. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 Holcomb has a younger sister, and his interests outside the game reveal other facets of his personality. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Here’s a breakdown of each of those facets of the company’s business. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 There were plenty of times in this game tonight where Georgia felt like the better football team, in all facets. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 The piece incorporated several airy facets, most noticeably a white fabric softened by lacy detailing and delicate craftsmanship. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 The collaboration launches with the work of LeRoy Neiman, who is known for his expressionist depictions of sports, leisure, and other facets of Americana. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Painter Sasha Gordon reckons with these depths and contradictions by conjuring realms where all facets of being can exist, unguarded and exposed. — Chanel Miller, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets

Noun

Researchers often characterize addiction with six core aspects.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The pushing and lifting capabilities represent two distinct aspects of its manipulation performance.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of aspects

Noun

This applies during launch, operation, and end of life phases, and satellites and other spacecraft need to be designed with this in mind.

— David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
It’s been 17 years since the High Line opened, with subsequent phases of the elevated park unfurling to the northern terminus at 34th Street.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026