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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Meanwhile, Minnesota and Illinois are considering bills that would grant rideshare workers comparable collective bargaining powers.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Luminate’s sales, streaming and airplay data powers Billboard’s charts.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
4 Oct. 2025
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While Waddle can certainly handle the increase in targets, there’s some moderate concern in his ability to showcase his talents this week.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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An Emmy and Grammy award-winning singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, producer and television personality, Abdul has showcased her choreography talents both in front of and behind the camera over an illustrious career.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The forwards deployed in front of him, either Patrik Schick or Victor Boniface, were drifting No 9s, each with No 10-style abilities, capable of combining with him in a range of situations.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The newer model also has more microphones and improved chassis, voice coil, suspension, and magnet for even better sound quality, clarity, and ANC abilities.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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By combining maneuverability with reusability, Inversion argues that Arc provides both defense logistics and advanced research capabilities in one platform.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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This initiative would not be a physical wall, but instead a layered network of detection and interception systems, building on individual EU members’ anti-drone capabilities.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 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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The continent is scrambling to build the necessary capacities to defend against drones, highlighting not only its lagging technology but also how rapidly warfare has shifted to the use of unmanned aircraft.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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McGowan, who left MLS to launch a consulting firm, is still advising the league in various capacities.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What insights can gifts, tips and teeth give us?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beauty gifts can be hard to give.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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