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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
The bouba-kiki effect may have played a role in the emergence of language, along with many other cognitive faculties.
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Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Instead, the attorney claimed, Williams' faculties were impacted by alcohol addiction.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
For the past fifty years, the predominant theory held that our capacity to parse complicated syntax rested on specialized, innate faculties.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Precisely because colleges and universities are insulated, because faculties get to choose their own colleagues, and because of tenure rules, campuses can become ideologically homogeneous and resistant to necessary change.
—Andy Smarick, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
Frescoes by Pellegrino Tibaldi depict the liberal arts and the four faculties of medieval knowledge, situating the library within the intellectual framework of its era.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.
—Molly Ball, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Reich began teaching more than 40 years ago, serving on the faculties of Harvard, Brandeis, and finally at Berkeley (with stints in between serving in the Ford, Carter, and Clinton administrations).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte reversed his previous stance of not selling logos at university athletic faculties with the announcement that local health company Humann will place its brand on campus fields and courts, most notably at Royal-Memorial Stadium.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Instead, the attorney claimed, Williams' faculties were impacted by alcohol addiction.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
For the past fifty years, the predominant theory held that our capacity to parse complicated syntax rested on specialized, innate faculties.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Precisely because colleges and universities are insulated, because faculties get to choose their own colleagues, and because of tenure rules, campuses can become ideologically homogeneous and resistant to necessary change.
—Andy Smarick, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
Frescoes by Pellegrino Tibaldi depict the liberal arts and the four faculties of medieval knowledge, situating the library within the intellectual framework of its era.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.
—Molly Ball, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Reich began teaching more than 40 years ago, serving on the faculties of Harvard, Brandeis, and finally at Berkeley (with stints in between serving in the Ford, Carter, and Clinton administrations).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte reversed his previous stance of not selling logos at university athletic faculties with the announcement that local health company Humann will place its brand on campus fields and courts, most notably at Royal-Memorial Stadium.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faculties
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The Treasury had collected more than $133 billion from the import taxes the president has imposed under the emergency powers law as of December, federal data shows.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Living in the moment, and blooming where she was planted were her super powers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Growing up in Winnipeg, Canada, Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer’s artistic talents were evident from an early age.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The dynamic talents of local fashion designers are highlighted in transforming the use of sustainable materials and integrating artistic philosophies.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Next to potatoes, plant nasturtium for its pretty flowers and trap crop abilities (and nasturtium flowers are edible).—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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All Americans had opportunities to succeed or fail based on their abilities, willingness to work hard, and their vision.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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NextGen research robot The PM01 is a compact humanoid robot designed for researchers seeking to integrate human-like capabilities with advanced robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Both Moscow and Kyiv have cutting-edge drone warfare capabilities forged in the grim laboratory of war where battlefield innovations have rewritten modern battle tactics.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 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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Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase, Los Angeles Rams star receiver Puka Nacua and rapper Gunna will join the OT7 league in varying capacities.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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While the city manager handles day-to-day administrative operations, the mayor plays a central role in setting policy direction and representing the city in official capacities.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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At least Stijn Verhoeven and Ewa Mroczkowska’s nuanced production design for the interiors, including bourgeois homes full of kitschy knick-knacks, anonymous office spaces and frigidly austere villas, tell a story of their own about the material culture of the era.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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And there are all sorts of knick-knacks — from hair clips to birdhouses that her dad makes.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Faculties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faculties. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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