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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3
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
Although there were agreements signed to reduce the tax burden on companies investing in the two countries, the central element was the announcement of £1 billion worth of export finance to support British companies engaged in energy and healthcare projects in the Latin American country.
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Ian King, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Make sure your selection is hardy enough to withstand the elements so this autumn decorating idea lasts through the season.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This approach is one of the key elements that contribute to Smile Hair Clinic’s high success rate and patient satisfaction.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Ree by The Pioneer Woman has a food element to it, too.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Ian King, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Make sure your selection is hardy enough to withstand the elements so this autumn decorating idea lasts through the season.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This approach is one of the key elements that contribute to Smile Hair Clinic’s high success rate and patient satisfaction.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Ree by The Pioneer Woman has a food element to it, too.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
Noun
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Baseball is obviously a huge component of this movie, and there’s plenty of footage of Clemente the Pirate, but Altrogge said his goal was to make this film accessible to non-baseball fans as well.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Those areas include voting, healthcare, and education literature.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Drought continues to worsen in several parts of the country, meteorologists warned in early September as dry conditions are forecast for many areas later in the month, sparking additional fears about wildfires in the fire-prone West.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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One of the fundamental factors influencing the sustainability of this withdrawal rate is the manner in which retirement funds are invested.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities say the act was premeditated and carried out in front of a crowd that included children, a factor that could carry serious sentencing implications.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Corps officials will evaluate each request on a case by case basis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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This creates a better environment for fuller, stronger hair to grow—something our testers began to notice after lathering up with it on a regular basis.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many people go into the vibe coding realm with excessively sized expectations.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Alani iLongwe’s physical range in his portrayal of Oshoosi Size was remarkable on its own, but in the realm of off-broadway theater, it could also be seen as revolutionary.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lots of skin care products, from cleansers to serums to moisturizers include B3, which is marketed as an ingredient to help improve skin tone and texture.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some of the dishes included turtle, bull frogs and sea cucumber – all considered traditional ingredients in China and many other parts of the world.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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While AlphaFold learned the language of amino acids to predict protein shapes, AlphaGenome has learned the complex grammar of the DNA sequence to predict the function of its non-coding regions.—
Miguel Llorca,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Don't Ignore Adverbs Not to make this article into a grammar lesson, but adverbs are another important detail that can easily get glossed over.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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In my fake Evite example, the branding looked perfect, but the sender's address didn't match Evite's official domain.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This should include setting up monitoring processes similar to those used for brand name, trademark, patent or domain misuse, auditing the use of the company’s digital assets, and engaging with vendors that provide monitoring services.—
Chris Dimitriadis,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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