as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
there are so many facets to Benjamin Franklin: statesman, scientist, inventor, American original
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In Israel, hard-liners would tighten their grip on all facets of the political establishment, push Arabs back and destroy any chance of building a democratic society.
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Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
His writings until then—including the automatic prose poem The Magnetic Fields, the essay collection The Lost Steps, and the Manifesto of Surrealism, which officially launched the movement in October 1924—were so many facets of an approach to living, one shared by Breton and his comrades in arms.
—Mark Polizzoti
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Their struggles in this facet were on full display in the NFC Championship game, as Saquon Barkley rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
One of the most unique facets of Warped Tour has always been how the festival showcases non-profit organizations.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
His writings until then—including the automatic prose poem The Magnetic Fields, the essay collection The Lost Steps, and the Manifesto of Surrealism, which officially launched the movement in October 1924—were so many facets of an approach to living, one shared by Breton and his comrades in arms.
—Mark Polizzoti
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Their struggles in this facet were on full display in the NFC Championship game, as Saquon Barkley rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
One of the most unique facets of Warped Tour has always been how the festival showcases non-profit organizations.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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Son’s responsibilities were to oversee all aspects of the business, including marketing, ticket and sponsorship sales, community relations, finance, legal and human resources.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Dancers are very in tune with their emotions, but the vocal aspect is less practiced.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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The Peñasquitos Falls Loop via Carmel Valley follows portions of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail on the north and south sides of the creek, marked as North Trail and South Trail. Park along Evans Wood Way, in a residential neighborhood located off Carmel Mountain Road.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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And maybe the playoffs over on that side of the sport would have been a lot sexier if Steph Curry hadn’t gotten hurt.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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In matters as simple as buying a luxury automobile, or a new high-end watch, money secretly changes hands and kids are trafficked with no knowledge of the swirling powers profiting from their talents.—
Guy Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Joe Lacob Majority owner of the Golden State Warriors has a new hit on his hands with the Valkyries, the newest WNBA team, which is selling out games and equalling Warriors attendance numbers.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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