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 Drugs or alcohol did not appear to be factors in the collision, Harper said. — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026 During an informational webinar IFG hosted in February, Aydin, the embryologist, was upfront that many factors can cause fertility issues in older women, and that a mitochondrial donation might not solve them. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026 This means looking beyond the absence of potassium permanganate and considering factors such as worker safety, wastewater impacts, resource consumption, process reliability and economic feasibility. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 This includes analyzing factors ranging from coverages to exclusions, policy types and more. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Results at the end of the evening will determine which party controls Congress, says Welker, so following the factors involved in that across the evening will be important. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 Home ownership doesn’t always mean stability, so consider these factors before deciding whether to rent or buy. — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 Macroeconomic factors support the BOJ's additional policy tightening, said Homin Lee, senior macro strategist at Lombard Odier. — Lisa Kim, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 One of the biggest factors is how close production happens to the end consumer, since a significant portion of the emissions in garment manufacturing come from air freight. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors

Noun

The delegates would likely have been chosen through a party primary in May 2027 and a general election in August 2027, the report said.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Threatened plants and animals have been the focus for the past two weeks in Armenia, where delegates from around the world have gathered for the United Nations summit on biodiversity.

— Eric Niiler, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of delegates

Noun

The fingernail-sized device uses a network of light-processing components and an optimisation algorithm to identify and physically separate the underlying coherence modes within a mixed optical field.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Some components are expected to survive reentry and may be found sprawled across hemispheres, NASA said.

— News Editor, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of components

Noun

Federal agents were still detaining undocumented immigrants across the state, and Latino residents — the state’s largest ethnic group at 41% — were suffering under the crushing cost of food, gas and housing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
The Justice Department previously said that neither FBI employees nor ICE agents will be monitoring polling places.

— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of agents

Noun

Writer Arati Menon heads to Kitchen on the Edge of the World, a four-day event where top chefs harness the Arctic elements and local ingredients to create extraordinary culinary experiences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
The gaps between elements aren’t consistent, which makes the buds look seem cheaply put together.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of elements

Noun

More likely to vote for the movie are such non-crafts as artists representatives (266), directors (587), executives (770), marketing and public relations (672), producers (692), and writers (534).

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026
Rudnitzky said historical developments, the impact of the Oslo Accords and the entry of new Arab representatives into the Knesset contributed to a gradual shift away from Jewish parties, with more Arab voters turning to Arab parties.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of representatives

Noun

Having been given countless opportunities to make their names in history as the conscience of the GOP, the six members of Arkansas' congressional delegation chose for the past decade to instead be Trump sycophants.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
During the day, activities center around lectures, delivered by enthusiastic expedition team members.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of members

Noun

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that deputies and detectives responded to a shooting along Jetty Road in Moss Landing shortly after midnight.

— Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Local law enforcement officers and sheriff’s deputies will also be available to respond to any issues that arise, the release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of deputies

Noun

Meals are prepared in-house and feature seasonal Alaska ingredients, such as Copper River king salmon and low-bush cranberries that the chef team foraged.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Garlic is one of those ingredients most of us reach for without a second thought.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026