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 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 The look was playful and bold, facets of the tennis player’s usual styling. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 Elliott revealed different facets of himself in every encounter. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

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Noun

But, like many other aspects of our ever-changing, high-tech world, this can feel overwhelming to leaders who are focused on the day-to-day challenges of running a business.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Some readers have pointed out how quickly blame gets assigned to Sandy even about aspects of the show, like casting, that are out of her control.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of aspects

Noun

Overlapping features and houses built directly next to one another indicate the settlement developed in two phases, officials said — with its footprint shifting as new homes were constructed.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Home built in phases A larger house came after the cabin, where Roebbelen and his wife, Kimberly, raised their three children.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of phases

Noun

Its value is very different now, with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and more recently Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner stretching it wider and wider, and players thus retreating further and further to cover new angles.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Guadagnino comes at Bertolucci from many angles, even claiming to have fancied him as a younger man, but facts and figures don’t really seem to enter into his concept of biography.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026