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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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Consumer sentiment, current assessments of economic conditions, and consumers' expectations for the future deteriorated across all political affiliations and for multiple facets of the economy, with the latter dropping over 15 percent from February.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
When screen time and video games continue to encroach on every facet of home and family life, there is a question of whether this book will even make it into boys’ hands.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
All of that has clearly enticed collectors and superfans, many of whom are eager to experience every facet of the ambitious project.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Consumer sentiment, current assessments of economic conditions, and consumers' expectations for the future deteriorated across all political affiliations and for multiple facets of the economy, with the latter dropping over 15 percent from February.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
When screen time and video games continue to encroach on every facet of home and family life, there is a question of whether this book will even make it into boys’ hands.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
All of that has clearly enticed collectors and superfans, many of whom are eager to experience every facet of the ambitious project.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facet. Accessed 7 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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