FACTORS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

factors

noun

plural of factor

as in delegates

a person who acts or does business for another at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector

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as in components

one of the parts that make up a whole price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car

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Recent Examples of factors Moreover, with new and different form factors emerging, consumers have even more choices, ranging from rings and bracelets to glasses and watches. — Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 And, crucially, removing fuel is the only element of the natural factors affecting the spread of a wildfire that humans can control. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 There will be ups and downs, between COVID-19, industry issues and economic factors. — David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Draft flow, league scoring and roster requirements are all major factors — flexibility while drafting is as crucial to success in IDP as on offense. — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Lifestyle and psychological factors can drive fatigue, low libido, mood swings and erectile dysfunction. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Treatment methods Before prescribing TRT, doctors generally look for potentially reversible or temporary factors, including obesity, certain medications, untreated obstructive sleep apnea, acute illness and excessive alcohol use. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 But there are important factors to consider before starting the medications, while taking them and when considering discontinuation, which Hilton Head Health unpacks in a special retreat USA TODAY learned about firsthand. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors

Noun

Jackson's campaign says more than 480 of the 601 delegates who will be voting at Saturday's convention are committed to supporting him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
In return, Gilchrest would deliver her 37 delegates to Larson on the second ballot, giving Larson a majority.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Definition of delegates

Noun

To achieve this without frying the internal components, Hongqi worked on the fundamental battery chemistry.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
But broken down into single components, the favorite cake layer was yellow, with chocolate at its heels.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of components

Noun

Authorities arrested Munster and Claude Kwe, a research fellow at Rocky Mountain Labs, June 2 on charges of conspiracy to smuggle mpox into the United States and lying to border agents.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The first few days after a home is listed often generate the greatest attention, with buyers and agents watching closely for new properties that fit their needs.

— Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of agents

Noun

Played in fours, padel combines elements of tennis and squash.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The designers retained many of the hotel’s original architectural elements, including the wrought-iron work behind the front desk, Waterford crystal chandeliers, elegant crown moldings and cornices, and the original King Cole oak bar.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of elements

Noun

The country already spends one of the highest proportions of GDP on defence among NATO members and is simultaneously pursuing acquisitions such as F-35 fighter aircraft and new naval platforms to improve its overall military readiness.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Since 2010, Rohlfing has worked in workforce development, providing employment and entrepreneurship training for military members and veterans across Missouri and the Midwest.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of members

Noun

After spending months negotiating a pricey purchase of the private fuel yard that keeps PortMiami ships running, two top deputies to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava were shocked when their boss abruptly rejected the deal.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
Paul said that Elijah Bieniemy was on scene when deputies arrived Sunday evening.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of deputies

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Treatments blend rare organic products and ingredients, a mix of innovative and traditional techniques, and a holistic, 360-degree approach to well-being—and can all be adapted to personal preferences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Spicules are tiny needle-like structures derived from silica-rich marine sponges, corals or plants, or made synthetically, that create microscopic channels in the skin to help deliver active ingredients more deeply.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026