1
as in powers
a natural ability of the mind or body
although they are well into their 80s, the mental faculties of this couple are as sharp as ever
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as in talents
a special and usually inborn ability
even when he was still at a young age, John Singleton Copley's artistic faculties were readily recognizable
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as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
the belief that if someone loses their sight, all of their other physical faculties are heightened
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Recent Examples of faculties
This, in turn, allows our other faculties to kick in — namely, problem-solving, pattern recognition, and categorization.
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Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 14 Aug. 2025
Given its vibrant university scene, with more than 30 faculties and professional schools, Oviedo is a lively city that blends history, culture, and affordability.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
There are more than two dozen on university music school faculties, and many others teach privately.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
As Dave gets more emboldened to do terrible things in the nursing home, Stefan loses more and more of his faculties, having to take down his nemesis as his motor skills fade.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
Those include costs related to operating and maintaining faculties, such as electricity, water and heating, and back-office financial, technology, legal and compliance support.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
But after most of a century of success and support from the federal government, research universities and their faculties may have become inured to risk.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2025
The killer and clever fungus takes control of its host’s faculties.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2025
Having the intelligence of Ukraine's aviation faculties would reportedly help Russia's military make adjustments in order to maximize the effectiveness of its missile and drone strikes.
—Jon Jackson, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 14 Aug. 2025
Given its vibrant university scene, with more than 30 faculties and professional schools, Oviedo is a lively city that blends history, culture, and affordability.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
There are more than two dozen on university music school faculties, and many others teach privately.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
As Dave gets more emboldened to do terrible things in the nursing home, Stefan loses more and more of his faculties, having to take down his nemesis as his motor skills fade.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
Those include costs related to operating and maintaining faculties, such as electricity, water and heating, and back-office financial, technology, legal and compliance support.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
But after most of a century of success and support from the federal government, research universities and their faculties may have become inured to risk.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2025
The killer and clever fungus takes control of its host’s faculties.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2025
Having the intelligence of Ukraine's aviation faculties would reportedly help Russia's military make adjustments in order to maximize the effectiveness of its missile and drone strikes.
—Jon Jackson, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faculties
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While the Gulf states may well reconsider aspects of their defense and procurement policies, a major re-pivot to primarily buying military hardware, especially sophisticated equipment, from China or Russia and other rivals of the Western powers seems highly unlikely.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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At the peak of his powers, Urquidy was a finesse pitcher who relied on command.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Rotation-level talents are worth at least that, especially young ones, so having Walker and Sheppard on those deals is an easy call.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But 2025 has proven to be something special, a year that not only highlights her range but also cements her as one of the most exciting talents to watch.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over millennia, marine animals have honed ears and sonar-like abilities to read their world in vibrations and echoes, turning the ocean into a place both alive with sound and fine-tuned to its subtleties.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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And while the game gives some basic tutorials for new abilities, a few mechanics seem intentionally obscured.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Intelligent highway, city, and parking capabilities At the core of this technology is High-speed Navigation Cruise Assist, which allows the SUV to easily handle national highways, urban expressways, and ring roads.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Congress has also taken note of the gap between Chinese and American drone capabilities.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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Previously, these individuals had been allowed to contribute to research in non-staff capacities.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Building on these efforts, the company is expanding its photovoltaic capacities through a new plant in partnership with Verbund.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition to books for sale, there will be jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more available.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mere knick-knacks, which have all disappeared with the vicissitudes of years.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Faculties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faculties. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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