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having many different parts; having many facets
a multifaceted approach to health care
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Recent Examples of multifaceted
To talk to India Arie is to receive a giant download of her multifaceted personality.
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Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Wine is a multifaceted product of grape variety, the fermentation process, the environment and additives.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
To claim a straight line of descent from a father’s grief for a work as multifaceted as Hamlet is to mistake a labyrinth for a corridor.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The health threat is multifaceted, too.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
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Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Wine is a multifaceted product of grape variety, the fermentation process, the environment and additives.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
To claim a straight line of descent from a father’s grief for a work as multifaceted as Hamlet is to mistake a labyrinth for a corridor.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The health threat is multifaceted, too.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifaceted
Adjective
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The figures had cracked in many places and some of the statues revealed their complicated armature.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Legacy therapeutic approaches are sometimes complicated, costly, slow or restricted in geography.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With a business model that has adapted to changing needs and changing markets, American Express has, for most of its varied history, catered to growth and the perception of exclusivity.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, full autonomy still depends on achieving consistent reliability in varied environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The latest real estate report from Jones Lang LaSalle for the first quarter of the year painted a mixed picture.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Helping keep everything under control are front Brembo brake calipers and a sophisticated adaptive air suspension with auto-leveling, a combination that gives the Acura an impressive blend of performance and ride comfort.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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While hacking is hardly uncommon in the crypto world, the Drift breach was particularly sophisticated.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The show also distinguished itself in its willingness to tackle complex social and existential realities.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Reporting on misdeeds of an intimate nature can be especially difficult and complex.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Advertisement War comes to a diverse Dubai Over the decades, Dubai became one of the most heterogeneous places on the planet, a city with a population drawn from 200 nationalities.—
Mina Al-Oraibi,
Time,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tumors are heterogeneous in their genetic makeup.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The braking system is made up of three disc brakes (one per wheel), a composite system, and Bosch ABS, all of which can be controlled via the two hand levers and a foot pedal.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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The post included a composite sketch of the man and a photo of a tattoo on the back of his left shoulder.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifaceted. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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