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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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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
Every element of the Ali’i Kai’s design is functional yet luxurious, creating an environment that invites relaxation and indulgence.
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
These are aroma and taste elements closely associated with Armenian brandy.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
To determine the right model for your business, professor Sebastian Reiche’s award-winning framework emphasizes balancing autonomy with interdependence – two critical elements shaping today’s companies.
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—Iese Business School, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The show suggests that Ailey worked in ways similar to Valentim—both were reaching back in time, retrieving elements of Africa’s past via abstraction.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
These are aroma and taste elements closely associated with Armenian brandy.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
To determine the right model for your business, professor Sebastian Reiche’s award-winning framework emphasizes balancing autonomy with interdependence – two critical elements shaping today’s companies.
4.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The show suggests that Ailey worked in ways similar to Valentim—both were reaching back in time, retrieving elements of Africa’s past via abstraction.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
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Despite having a few components to consider (the drone, the remote, and the smartphone app), the engineering and integration are well executed.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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Existing workflows typically revolve around a tool that does the heavy lifting, and threat intelligence will be a component that the tool has to carry.David Monnier, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The centers have become refuges for many whose lives have been upended by the unprecedented fires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Times staff across the metropolitan area — from Long Beach to Echo Park and beyond — received the alert, which did not appear to discriminate by distance from any particular fire.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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But when asked about the offensive line and the league-leading 68 sacks Williams took, Poles also noted Williams’ responsibility in that number, among several other factors.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, greater stability and job security were ranked among the top factors employees consider when determining whether to take a new position.Kent Ingle, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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To comply with federal law, hemp products contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis.A.J. Herrington, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In opposing the request, prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office argued that there was no basis for Supreme Court intervention and that Trump’s legal positions were unsupported by any court anywhere.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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With Eraserhead, Elephant Man and Dune to his credit, Mr. Lynch had already established his beachhead inside the realm of the bizarre, but this latest venture takes him a lot further.Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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While Chile’s extreme south draws visitors thanks to pristine parks like Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins, Puerto Varas serves as a shining example of central Chile’s prowess within the realm of tourism.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Brands are embracing ingredient transparency while delivering indulgent, flavorful options.Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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This multitasker is formulated with essential fatty acids and botanical oils thanks to ingredients like argan and sunflower seed.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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Speaking styles shape how people perceive each other, and they’re often divided into two categories: accents, which revolve around the pronunciation of words, and dialects, which cover pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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This approach can help shed technical debt and create asset management simplicity, from security domains down to security controls.Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In September, OpenAI's o1 model became the first AI system to surpass the scores of human domain experts.Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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