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
The best gifts for the women in our lives should be a celebration of their many facets and hobbies.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
The luncheon annually brings together women from all facets of the filmmaking community to celebrate the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women.
—Andrea Mandell, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
His extensive experience in all facets of luxury fashion will be invaluable in propelling the business forward and building a strong future.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Her house has the latest records from the ‘70s, early ‘80s, and more folkloric, traditionalist facets….
—John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Over the course of the fellowship, participants met virtually twice a week with program leaders, receiving guidance on all facets of directing — from networking and prep to representation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The Masters of Light section will feature Swarovski’s largest crystal chaton, which weighs approximately 75 kilos and required 180 hours to shape its 156 facets.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
While the raw destructive potential of nuclear weapons was known, the potential for near-infinite and cheap energy opened up many possibilities for non-military applications in many facets of society.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
There are many more facets to this argument.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
The luncheon annually brings together women from all facets of the filmmaking community to celebrate the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women.
—Andrea Mandell, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
His extensive experience in all facets of luxury fashion will be invaluable in propelling the business forward and building a strong future.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Her house has the latest records from the ‘70s, early ‘80s, and more folkloric, traditionalist facets….
—John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Over the course of the fellowship, participants met virtually twice a week with program leaders, receiving guidance on all facets of directing — from networking and prep to representation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The Masters of Light section will feature Swarovski’s largest crystal chaton, which weighs approximately 75 kilos and required 180 hours to shape its 156 facets.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
While the raw destructive potential of nuclear weapons was known, the potential for near-infinite and cheap energy opened up many possibilities for non-military applications in many facets of society.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
There are many more facets to this argument.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets
Noun
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Because of delays, Peter, having committed to spending a year in Israel, turned to me to manage all aspects of this sprawling project.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Osaki grew up in a multigenerational home with traditional Japanese American grandparents whose emphasis on achievement seeped into all aspects of life.—
Lynda Lin Grigsby,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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The researchers focused on lithium aluminum alloys and examined how lithium ions navigate two internal phases, known as the lithium-rich beta phase and the lithium-poor alpha phase.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Known for long-term weather predictions, moon phases, fishing and gardening guides and folk wisdom, the publication expressed pride in its 208-year legacy.—
Jason M. Volack,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Day after day, Ward and Cormican went out onto those parts of the lake, crisscrossing them to capture images from multiple angles.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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What ensues is a twisty mystery that is, per The Hollywood Reporter‘s review, poked and prodded at from all angles.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Facets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facets. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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