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as in power
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 talent
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 ability
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 faculty
At least 18 members will include faculty from an array of disciplines including STEM and humanities, UC admissions and enrollment experts, and a representative of the state education board.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The letter has been signed by more than 1,300 faculty members, including 45 STEM department chairs.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
To that end, Goist worked with the ECC Foundation and the Office of Student Life to form a 40-member committee made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to shape what the homecoming would offer.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
There are 11 faculty members, a mix of full time and adjunct, and in-person students convene in one large building, divided into three sections, that spans more than 400,000 square feet.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The letter has been signed by more than 1,300 faculty members, including 45 STEM department chairs.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
To that end, Goist worked with the ECC Foundation and the Office of Student Life to form a 40-member committee made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to shape what the homecoming would offer.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
There are 11 faculty members, a mix of full time and adjunct, and in-person students convene in one large building, divided into three sections, that spans more than 400,000 square feet.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faculty
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The low-wing, single-engine turboprop plane was not able to make it to full power, according to officials with the Bates County Emergency Management Agency.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The sweeping changes will reflect Britain’s values, helping to protect children online while pushing back against the power of big technology companies, Starmer told a press conference.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The talent was clearly there, but there was always a stumbling block.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Smith helped catalyze the 49ers’ historic turnaround during his rookie season in 2011 thanks to his ability to disrupt quarterbacks.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Anthropic has said Mythos represents a danger to the public because of its ability to find bugs in computer code, which could be exploited by malicious actors.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
13 June 2026
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This combination of technological capability and human ingenuity is incredibly powerful.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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By pairing decades of experience with advanced technologies and open architecture systems, Lockheed Martin is helping create defense capabilities that can adapt, improve, and deploy with speed.—
Paid Content by Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But while Josh is a magnet for easy jabs about NPR tote bags and Sierra Club memberships, there’s almost nothing in his storylines to suggest an aptitude for or even interest in the work of actual journalism.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Despite the current crisis, our institutions of higher education remain strong and will survive, if even in a diminished capacity for the years ahead.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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While most polar expedition ships carry up to 200 guests—or sometimes even more—Ocean Explorer tops out at 138 passengers, though even at max capacity, its spacious, airy interiors provide plenty of room for all to spread out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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For families Beyond the kids' pool in the outdoor courtyard, children are welcomed with a small gift and child-sized bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Ozzy was the frontman, the mad man, the comedian, with an uncanny knack of instantly conjuring the perfect vocal for each song.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
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Michelle Obama has long demonstrated a knack for conveying messages through her clothing, and her outfit on Tuesday poignantly exemplified her mastery of this skill.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Faculty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faculty. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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