as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
there are so many facets to Benjamin Franklin: statesman, scientist, inventor, American original
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Recent Examples of facet
The national rate: 28.3%, up 5 points from 2021, when the pandemic disrupted almost all facets of American life.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
In addition, as with smart cities, there is always the concern that not all facets of the urban landscape can be quantified and plugged into a model.
—Seydina Fall, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
These products cover virtually every facet of the chip design process, including complex tasks like defining system architecture, design implementation, verification, and manufacturing.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
Like keeping a precious gem in the dark where its facets can’t shine.
—Sage Jessica Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
In addition, as with smart cities, there is always the concern that not all facets of the urban landscape can be quantified and plugged into a model.
—Seydina Fall, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
These products cover virtually every facet of the chip design process, including complex tasks like defining system architecture, design implementation, verification, and manufacturing.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
Like keeping a precious gem in the dark where its facets can’t shine.
—Sage Jessica Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for facet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
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Giving back is a fundamental aspect of Foster’s life.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Every jury is different, but my guess is that this one does not value that aspect of their game.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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During this procedure, individual hair follicles are removed from the donor area, which is often the back or sides of the scalp and transplanted to areas where baldness or hair thinning is present.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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For months, Benza’s lawyer said the person Brock passed on the side of the road was not his client but another officer, probably from another agency.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Motorists should ensure their vehicles are winter-ready, with emergency kits on hand.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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By 1998, most in the IT sector and government felt confident the problem was well in hand.Zachary Loeb / Made by History, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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