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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Recent Examples of facet
However, sleep duration is just one facet of a good night’s rest.
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American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
There are millions of them available, in every imaginable style, touching on every facet of experience.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
These tactile and experiential facets are, by their very nature, resistant to complete digital translation.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Its open-air design, however, is another facet of Wright’s signature style that allows for better landscape vistas indoors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
There are millions of them available, in every imaginable style, touching on every facet of experience.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
These tactile and experiential facets are, by their very nature, resistant to complete digital translation.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Its open-air design, however, is another facet of Wright’s signature style that allows for better landscape vistas indoors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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In the second part of his book, entitled Fall, Dr Gee examines aspects of our more recent history that threaten our long-term future, particularly intensive agriculture.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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One account of this aspect of his life comes from Allen St John, a journalist who met the head of the Glazer family over a possible book commission in 2000.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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That’s on the softer side for Marvel adventures, which regularly generate at least $100 million to start.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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Some collect bootleg recordings, rare mementos, or obscure B sides.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
Noun
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While rain ponchos stayed tucked away, the real stars of the show were hand fans — used more as percussion instruments than for cooling off.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Brands have thrived in the hands of influencers who have shared their #GRWM routines featuring must-have products that go viral on every platform from YouTube to TikTok.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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