as in aspect
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 facet
There is other facets to that immunity deal, which could play out in Season 8, and then also, what does the next chapter look like for her and us?
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
His new, nearly 62-minute-long, album spotlights both facets of the man who was a superb, forward-looking musician and an unabashed old-school entertainer wrapped into one.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
Even those seeking peace in the great outdoors can’t seem to escape an annoying facet of today’s online world: surprise junk fees.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
The easiest way to do this is to read the job description and figure out how your experience translates to each facet of the role.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
His new, nearly 62-minute-long, album spotlights both facets of the man who was a superb, forward-looking musician and an unabashed old-school entertainer wrapped into one.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
Even those seeking peace in the great outdoors can’t seem to escape an annoying facet of today’s online world: surprise junk fees.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
The easiest way to do this is to read the job description and figure out how your experience translates to each facet of the role.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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Just as a sommelier must understand both the technical aspects of wine and the human aspects of service, tech leaders must bridge the gap between complex solutions and real human problems.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In Persian rap, the raw and direct aspects of everyday life, streets, poverty, addiction, crime, and inequality are openly addressed.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Noun
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From here, slowly move the ball in an arch toward your right side. 4.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Teachers want parents and the public on their side.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Nothing beats the thrill of chasing the blinking bugs in grandma's backyard in the dark, zooming around with Mason jars in hand.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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The crew from Sanford, which saw experienced quarterback Michael Clayton transfer to Miami Edison earlier this year, put its trust in the hands of rising junior Jeysen Williams and things turned out just fine.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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