1
: any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.
2
: a small plane surface (as on a cut gem) see brilliant illustration
3
: the external corneal surface of an ommatidium
4
: a smooth flat circumscribed anatomical surface (as of a bone)
Examples of facet in a Sentence
Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.
the different facets of our culture
Which facet of his character is most appealing?
the facets of a diamond
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But a closer look reveals a large, flat antique diamond, with delicate facets evoking ripples on water.
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Jill Newman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
The bustling social environment in Raleigh is another facet that sets the city apart.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
The Palermo game also underlined a key facet of Reijnders’ game, an athletic box-to-box midfielder who is excellent at timing his runs into the box.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
This younger version is essentially a different man, whose exploration of his human heritage (mostly via relationships with colleagues) frequently reveals new facets of his personality.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Jill Newman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
The bustling social environment in Raleigh is another facet that sets the city apart.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
The Palermo game also underlined a key facet of Reijnders’ game, an athletic box-to-box midfielder who is excellent at timing his runs into the box.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
This younger version is essentially a different man, whose exploration of his human heritage (mostly via relationships with colleagues) frequently reveals new facets of his personality.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facet. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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facet
noun
fac·et
ˈfas-ət 
1
: a small plane surface (as on a cut gem)
2
: a definable aspect of something
explained all facets of the company
3
: the surface of a functional unit of vision of a compound eye
faceted
adjective
ˈfas-ət-əd
Medical Definition
facet
noun
fac·et
ˈfas-ət
ˌfa-ˈset
: a smooth flat or nearly flat circumscribed anatomical surface
the articular facet of a bone
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