facets

plural of facet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of facets 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 Yet the dazzling facets of his career weren’t forged overnight. — Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026 Acclaimed South African choreographer Mthuthuzeli November found many facets of Horton’s work resonant with his life and his artistic vision. — Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026 Their missions soon exceeded terrorism to encompass other facets of public safety. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 Politically savvy, wickedly and playfully witty, and in close touch with humanity’s many facets, Roger Simon was among the most admired newspaper columnists of his generation at a time when that world was rich in that species of wordsmiths. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026 Many facets of modern life rely on GPS – not just the map apps on your phone or in your car. — Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 The new penalties are focused on the remaining facets of Tehran's already beleaguered aviation ecosystem, which has been under countless sanctions from Washington for years. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 If those two facets work out as hoped, and Murray’s ability shows in stats that mirror some of his better seasons, the Vikings should be squarely in the conversation to win the NFC North. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets
Noun
  • The agreement, which excluded some aspects of previous international proposals that Rhodesia had found unfavorable, also bypassed the PF leaders and their considerable support base.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Fragrance will remain a strategic focus for Cosmoprof Asia, with three special projects exploring different aspects of perfumery — from scent culture and innovation to fragrance creation and international olfactory excellence.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • To gain city approval, Alcala underwent several phases of review, starting with the mandatory application process.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Sure, totality itself may bring some relief, but the entire event, including partial phases, will be about 2 hours 45 minutes.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Four of these angles implicitly frame the corners of a square, while a fifth seems to indicate a wider area around it.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In video footage from multiple angles, Kotlikoff is seen getting into his car and simply backing into two members of the group—a student and a recent graduate—and then driving away from the scene.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Facets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facets. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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