1
as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
a free press is an essential element of a democracy
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2
as in principles
elements plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
she felt a bit out of her element in the mathematics section of the exam
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Recent Examples of element
On one side, that means making sure original materials, such as original negatives, prints, sound elements, are properly stored, tracked, and protected.
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Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
All of these elements help to preserve the youthful functioning of the skin, which helps tattoos look sharper and more colorful for longer.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
Dylvinci strikes a balance between layered complexity—production that swirls and progresses, adding plugg elements like a river picking up sediment—and spaciousness that leaves room for WiFi’s restrained voice and day-in-the-life musings.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
Versatility has always been a key element of Queen Rania’s royal wardrobe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
All of these elements help to preserve the youthful functioning of the skin, which helps tattoos look sharper and more colorful for longer.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
Dylvinci strikes a balance between layered complexity—production that swirls and progresses, adding plugg elements like a river picking up sediment—and spaciousness that leaves room for WiFi’s restrained voice and day-in-the-life musings.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
Versatility has always been a key element of Queen Rania’s royal wardrobe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
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Those downstream margin pressures due to cost increases reflect upstream margin expansion for the memory component manufacturers themselves.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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But, this could be missing a trick as the nitrate contains large amounts of nitrogen, a key component of fertilizer in the first place.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Without a control group, a study is unlikely to reveal which factors in someone’s life led them to act.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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All these factors have contributed to confusion about whether participating in No Mow May is still beneficial.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Oakland County township supervisor Chris Barnett said Tuesday that restaurants are starting to get permission to re-open, although local officials ask that food service be on carry-out rather than dine-in basis for now.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Home prices have risen on an annual basis for 34 months in a row.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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That’s not a question that most of us who work outside the realm of entertainment are used to hearing.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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On the unscripted ledger, Peacock is entering the vertical video realm with a pair of shows featuring Bravo talent (or their offspring).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Much of the ingredients will be sources directly from Greece, including olive oil, olives, feta cheese and grape leaves.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The bar menu is divided into Indian regions, each with cocktails inspired by the dishes and ingredients local to that part of the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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O'Conner, who grew up in Iowa, writes a grammar blog with her husband, Stewart Kellerman.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Johnson has always been good at holding Wembanyama accountable in the public domain.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In other competitive domains — such as with China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and in cybersecurity negotiations between Beijing and the Obama administration — agreements were ultimately reached that Washington believes in hindsight disadvantaged American companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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