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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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Acclaimed actress Erika Alexander, an inaugural member of the Blue Dot Creative Residency, then joined the conversation, sharing how she’s remained flexible to expanding her own craft and exploring other facets of her artistic mission.
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Hayes has a high hockey IQ, but his lack of foot speed is a problem in every facet of the game.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
From project management to field service, every facet of their operations is managed by software in some way.
—Giuseppe Incitti, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Acclaimed actress Erika Alexander, an inaugural member of the Blue Dot Creative Residency, then joined the conversation, sharing how she’s remained flexible to expanding her own craft and exploring other facets of her artistic mission.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Hayes has a high hockey IQ, but his lack of foot speed is a problem in every facet of the game.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facet. Accessed 2 Apr. 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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