as in complicated
having many different parts; having many facets
a multifaceted approach to health care
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Recent Examples of multifaceted
Holographic designs also have the advantage of creating a multifaceted effect without requiring complicated techniques.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
People often mention how multifaceted Young is.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
What was once an IT problem has evolved into a multifaceted economic and societal issue.
—Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Extending beyond that sphere, there’s multifaceted alt-rock (Hayley Williams, Hammerstein Ballroom; April 9-12), evocative drone metal (Sunn O))), Town Hall; April 12), and wry post-punk (Dry Cleaning, Brooklyn Steel; May 7), for those seeking something more propulsive.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
People often mention how multifaceted Young is.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
What was once an IT problem has evolved into a multifaceted economic and societal issue.
—Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Extending beyond that sphere, there’s multifaceted alt-rock (Hayley Williams, Hammerstein Ballroom; April 9-12), evocative drone metal (Sunn O))), Town Hall; April 12), and wry post-punk (Dry Cleaning, Brooklyn Steel; May 7), for those seeking something more propulsive.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifaceted
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The complicated and delicate efforts to rescue the 12-15 meter (39-49 feet) whale off a sandbank at Timmendorfer Strand beach earlier this week captivated Germans — with media sending news alerts of updates on its progress and streaming live video from the scene.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Pitt is set up to work as an ensemble show — a strong group of actors, varied characters with distinct experiences, a steady stream of patients and cases that allow new dynamics to emerge — but spending so much time on Robby this season has kept it from becoming one.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Passengers reported lines stretching of up to two or three hours at some JFK terminals, although wait times varied dramatically from terminal to terminal and at different times of the day.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the city, reactions are more mixed within the Arab elite class, causing a rift between the business community and the intellectuals.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
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During this time, civilization saw the emergence of more sophisticated tools, such as those made of bone, ivory, and antlers, according to Britannica.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Typically, drones navigate using a combination of sensors, cameras, controllers, a power source, and sophisticated algorithms that interpret environmental data to make decisions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the season’s most sprawling and heterogeneous exhibition might be at the New Museum, which has finally set a date for its reopening.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Populations become more heterogeneous.—
Elise Felicione,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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The handles don’t contour to your hand like the much more expensive Shun knives below, but they are made of a smooth composite material that feels nice and sturdy.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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How the blades are made GE Aerospace‘s composite fan blades are built from carbon fibers woven into a polymer resin matrix.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifaceted. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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