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
Wayfair has an upholstered bed frame that blends natural elements for $369.99.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
There’s a retractable roof to protect you and your drinks from the elements, as well as semi-private dining cabanas that are surrounded by greenery and palm trees.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
And after last year enjoying his second-most productive RBI season (104) and matching the second-most home runs of his career (27) while helping spark the Royals at last back to the postseason, it’s all made for another element in the formula of how to manage him.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
The element of luck in the draft selection process often provides a conundrum to NBA executives, who are terrified of taking a major swing only to have their future determined by an unlucky bounce of a ping-pong ball.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
There’s a retractable roof to protect you and your drinks from the elements, as well as semi-private dining cabanas that are surrounded by greenery and palm trees.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
And after last year enjoying his second-most productive RBI season (104) and matching the second-most home runs of his career (27) while helping spark the Royals at last back to the postseason, it’s all made for another element in the formula of how to manage him.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
The element of luck in the draft selection process often provides a conundrum to NBA executives, who are terrified of taking a major swing only to have their future determined by an unlucky bounce of a ping-pong ball.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
Noun
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Risk Management Risk management is another essential component.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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That molecule, with its carbon-nitrogen bonds, is a key component of both DNA and RNA.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
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Machado, a 38-year-old man from Manassas, was stopped by ICE agents while on his way to work in an area where large-scale immigration operations were ongoing.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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An adjacent dining area has a custom wet bar concealed behind closet doors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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This seemed to be a factor in ExxonMobil making a U-turn in their attitude toward climate change.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, the party emphasizes that achieving independence requires careful consideration of economic and social factors, including the development of a self-sustaining economy and the improvement of essential services such as health care and education.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, the energy transition has a long-term basis, with 2050 as the magic date of the Paris agreement to keep global temperature rise below 2 C degrees above pre-industrial times.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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But Pereira’s research located about 120 hours of footage around the world, which became the basis for his film.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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One reason Miéville attracts this kind of discussion is because his work puts him in the realm of authors like Ursula K. Le Guin, Samuel Delaney and William Gibson, who trade in big ideas rather than genre tropes.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The first film saw the Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han) and his forces attempt to wipe out Earth's champions before the big Mortal Kombat tournament between fighters from different realms.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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As for the ingredients, the 100% cruelty-free formula is enriched with high-grade skincare components, including vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, both of which will keep your skin nice and hydrated throughout the day (and as a dry skinned gal, this is music to my ears).—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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While shaving cream can be effective on its own, it can also be combined with other cleaning ingredients to make even more of an impact.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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Pros and Cons: This AI cover letter generator produces natural-sounding first drafts and catches potential grammar and style issues.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Security experts warn that scammers frequently change their messaging tactics, but red flags often include poor grammar, a sense of urgency, and links that do not direct to official USPS domains.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Legislature doesn’t have control over property taxes, which are the domain of local governments.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Like Pac-Man, this domain closes around reactants and reopens to release products.—
Priyanka Naik,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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