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
Investments in emerging technology have helped leaders get a handle on the issue at hand, but these insights have uncovered new facets of an old challenge.
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Tony D'onofrio,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
While hailed as a significant step, the federal government’s power to dictate things like how many homes are built or rents is limited, given that most of the regulations on construction, such as zoning laws, and other facets of real estate are determined by local and state governments.
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Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
While hailed as a significant step, the federal government's power to dictate things like how many homes are built or rents is limited, given that most of the regulations on construction, such as zoning laws, and other facets of real estate are determined by local and state governments.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The second film will explore facets of the protagonist from other viewpoints, said Torrens.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Heated Rivalry’s popularity started to bleed into other facets of hockey culture early into its run.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The books below also feature different facets of Elle Woods in their own way — get ready to pack your beach tote!
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Kayla Olson,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Chau pointed to the proof in all the streamlining the team has done to stabilize other facets of the ecosystem, like Android TV, Android Auto, and even Android XR.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
These facets should come with experience and training, but the reason so many clubs are after him is that the raw ingredients for a prominent Premier League attacking player are there.
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Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Tony D'onofrio,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
While hailed as a significant step, the federal government’s power to dictate things like how many homes are built or rents is limited, given that most of the regulations on construction, such as zoning laws, and other facets of real estate are determined by local and state governments.
—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
While hailed as a significant step, the federal government's power to dictate things like how many homes are built or rents is limited, given that most of the regulations on construction, such as zoning laws, and other facets of real estate are determined by local and state governments.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The second film will explore facets of the protagonist from other viewpoints, said Torrens.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Heated Rivalry’s popularity started to bleed into other facets of hockey culture early into its run.
—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The books below also feature different facets of Elle Woods in their own way — get ready to pack your beach tote!
—
Kayla Olson,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Chau pointed to the proof in all the streamlining the team has done to stabilize other facets of the ecosystem, like Android TV, Android Auto, and even Android XR.
—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
These facets should come with experience and training, but the reason so many clubs are after him is that the raw ingredients for a prominent Premier League attacking player are there.
—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets
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One of the most interesting aspects of the history of pedantry is that evolution of its meaning.
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Beyond the technical aspects of filmmaking, the core message is one of resourcefulness.
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Asia’s defense cycle will enter one of its most capital-intensive phases this year, driven by naval shipbuilding and maintenance across Northeast Asia and Australia.
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But there is plenty to be accomplished across all three phases before then.
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Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
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The episode featured the advancement of multiple angles as Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga split away from the MFTs just days after Solo Sikoa spiked his own brother Jimmy Uso in the name of his family.
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“Facets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facets. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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