as in complicated
having many different parts; having many facets
a multifaceted approach to health care
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Recent Examples of multifaceted
Councilwoman and chef Bridgette Frazier honors the history and contributions of the Gullah people through this new multifaceted project.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
The transition in leadership offers an opportunity not only for the church but for the broader public to better understand the multifaceted, global nature of Latter-day Saints’ lives today.
—Brittany Romanello, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The multifaceted, rich, blendable Aaf94 Playdate Multi Use Lip and Cheek Tint is a sweet place to start.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
The Tigers’ Game 3 unraveling was multifaceted.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
The transition in leadership offers an opportunity not only for the church but for the broader public to better understand the multifaceted, global nature of Latter-day Saints’ lives today.
—Brittany Romanello, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The multifaceted, rich, blendable Aaf94 Playdate Multi Use Lip and Cheek Tint is a sweet place to start.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
The Tigers’ Game 3 unraveling was multifaceted.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifaceted
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Moreover, parlay bets are getting more complicated as time goes on, decreasing the chances of winning.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Peter Hedges’s drama about a young recovering addict (Lucas Hedges) coming back unannounced to his family starts off promisingly, with Roberts’s supportive but wary character trying to manage her complicated feelings about her son’s return.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Opinions from evaluators on McGonigle’s ability to handle shortstop on an everyday basis are varied.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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As the government shutdown goes on, there are a lot of mixed messages on Capitol Hill about the health care issue at the center of the fight.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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The hope now is that solid audience scores can make up for decidedly mixed reviews.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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Just as sophisticated as Hamas, which built hundreds of miles of underground tunnels as part of its preparations for war with Israel?—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Spanning the entire 54th floor of the sinuous Echo Brickell is one such mansion in the sky, this one a sophisticated assemblage of high-quality finishes and bold design.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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With natural, biodegradable, and inexpensive components, such batteries could one day provide an eco-friendly alternative for powering homes or small devices without relying on toxic metals or complex supply chains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The full and final details of what would be a very complex operation for tax and legal reasons are still being worked out, sources said.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Another thing is that the robots in Lai’s experiments were identical, while in a real-world work cell, robotic teams are quite often heterogeneous.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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The electrolyzer’s design addresses fouling, current distribution, and thermal management, which are common failure points for electrochemical systems receiving heterogeneous feedstocks.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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That engine, which is solid-fueled and made of carbon fiber composite materials, has been tested nine times on the ground, according to North Korean state media.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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In late 2014, the music industry started counting album equivalent units, a composite metric that accounts for streaming and sales.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifaceted. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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