MULTIFACETED Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

multifaceted

adjective

Definition of multifaceted

as in complicated

having many different parts; having many facets a multifaceted approach to health care

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Recent Examples of multifaceted Known for his multifaceted career in television, film, stand-up and more, Lopez has constantly embraced his heritage and shattered stereotypes. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Central to the collection is the brand’s Éclat de Joie star, a multifaceted motif rendered in diamonds and natural stones including malachite, mother-of-pearl and onyx. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Maya Jama is a multifaceted personality as the host of Love Island UK and is set to star in Netflix’s The Gentleman Season 2. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 July 2026 And in the months to come, the state will embark on a multifaceted workforce development effort aimed at preparing workers for the AI transition. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for multifaceted

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Adjective

Some 400 firefighters have been battling the blaze, aided by helicopters flying overnight, officials said, but high winds had complicated efforts to contain it.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
But deciding what to do with that money has become more complicated because cash itself is once again producing a meaningful return.

— Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of complicated

Adjective

The varied multi-pool complex with a firepit anchors the property with appealing amenities for every age.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Its 1,300-plus acres encompass hardwood forests, native grasslands, mature pecan groves, and seven miles of trails that wind through the varied terrain.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of varied

Adjective

Ampadu signed for Chelsea from Exeter City in 2017, joining at the age of 16, but made only 12 appearances and had mixed experiences during loan spells at Sheffield United, RB Leipzig, Venezia and Spezia.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Complex documents with tables, charts and mixed content need each content type scored separately, since a model can nail text while mangling a table.

— Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixed

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The company very deliberately targets large enterprise customers, which have the biggest and most complicate supply chain ecosystems.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.

— Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026

Definition of complicate

Adjective

Something Sculptural As the name would suggest, the Rodin stool from Arhaus has a sculptural appeal—it can be easily assimilated into a sophisticated bar setup, or used to dress up a more casual breakfast bar.

— Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
In Chicago, perpetrators are a mix of opportunists and more sophisticated networks often tied to street gangs.

— Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of sophisticated

Adjective

This is especially true for large, heterogeneous networks like those run by telecoms, hospitals and enterprises.

— Bruce Kelley, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The multi-year partnership will align the companies’ technology roadmaps around advanced packaging methods, including high-density interconnects and heterogeneous integration.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Definition of heterogeneous

Adjective

The students used carbon-fiber composite materials for the chassis and body.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Its avionics, composite structures, and propulsion architecture draw partly from systems used by Blue Ghost, the company’s lunar lander that successfully reached the Moon.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

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