facets

plural of facet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of facets The journey unfolds across eight immersive rooms, with each one exploring facets of Garcia’s life and artistry, from the formative San Francisco years to pioneering work in sound technology and visual art. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The Reputational Risks Of AI Exuberance In a very short period of time, leaders have gone from catching the occasional passing reference to AI to experiencing it as ubiquitous presence across all facets of life. Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Among the many fascinating facets of the Penguins overcoming 9 percent odds to make the playoffs last season was first-year coach Dan Muse’s team doing so without the benefit of a high-quality NHL goaltender. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The video begins with a voice-over of Moss’s character Katherine eerily describing the many facets of Baby Yaga, the witchy figure from Slavic folklore off which the show, and the original play, was based. Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 July 2026 Stardust is known for their daily horoscopes on social media and astrological knowledge in many facets of the field. Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Odysseus lies at the center of a diamond of contradictions, and a single film can usually only ever see him through one or two facets. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 July 2026 The results reinforced investors’ view that Goldman is positioned to benefit from multiple facets of the AI investment cycle. Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Fewer staff has meant all facets of the outbreak investigation have been slowed — from simple data entry to complex laboratory analysis of genetic information. Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets
Noun
  • This San Sebastián Nobu hotel features all the great aspects of the brand with a Basque twist.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Successful onboarding needs to include all of those aspects so a new employee can contribute quickly and well.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Cooling without liquid Electric aircraft generate significant heat during demanding flight phases such as takeoff, hovering and climb.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Officials have also pledged to complete a more comprehensive traffic study as designs are completed for additional phases of the project.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • An Intensity Slider – a simple sliding bar adjustment for controlling the depth, vibrancy, brightness and contrast of the TV’s pictures to compensate for viewing angles, onscreen reflections and simply different viewing tastes.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Iraqi British architect became famous for her intensely futuristic style characterized by curving façades, sharp angles, and severe materials such as concrete and steel.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Facets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facets. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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