as in aspects
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 facets
This model was introduced in 2017 as a softer, more rounded alternative to angular Octo (The original features 110 facets, while the Roma showcases 58).
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
The hoard even represents the idea that facets of social life are interwoven and connected.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Schwarz said that Berg prioritized giving students opportunities in many different facets of the world of music.
—Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Adding a dynamic weapon in all facets like Love would throw a big boost to the Titans’ young quarterback and in the early tenure of Robert Saleh as head coach.
—Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
In addition to the US chipmaker’s expertise, Musk has been recruiting people with knowledge of many different facets of chip plant operations, from chip design to power management, construction and procurement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The main charges essentially boiled down to whether or not Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly power over various facets of the industry, like the primary ticketing market for major concert venues, or the large amphitheater market.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Even scenes of relaxed social or domestic activity, including one of a wedding where guests join in a collective rifle salute, are a reminder that few facets of American life are free from political influence and implication.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
With two scrappy final women, the movie is brimming with female empowerment, one of Weaving’s favorite facets of modern horror.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
The hoard even represents the idea that facets of social life are interwoven and connected.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Schwarz said that Berg prioritized giving students opportunities in many different facets of the world of music.
—Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Adding a dynamic weapon in all facets like Love would throw a big boost to the Titans’ young quarterback and in the early tenure of Robert Saleh as head coach.
—Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
In addition to the US chipmaker’s expertise, Musk has been recruiting people with knowledge of many different facets of chip plant operations, from chip design to power management, construction and procurement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The main charges essentially boiled down to whether or not Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly power over various facets of the industry, like the primary ticketing market for major concert venues, or the large amphitheater market.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Even scenes of relaxed social or domestic activity, including one of a wedding where guests join in a collective rifle salute, are a reminder that few facets of American life are free from political influence and implication.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
With two scrappy final women, the movie is brimming with female empowerment, one of Weaving’s favorite facets of modern horror.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets
Noun
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The major aspects of basketball aren’t the reason Philadelphia went down 108-100 to Boston.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Consistency is tough for the Mets in all aspects of the game right now.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And the ability to do that is big business, especially for pharmaceutical companies who can lose billions of dollars when new drugs have made it through many phases of development only to be thwarted by a late-stage mutation or resistance.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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K-pop’s relationship with luxury fashion has moved through distinct phases over the last decade — first as ambassadorship deals, then as front-row staples at Paris and Milan, and now into the institutional core of the fashion calendar.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mahesh’s discography has evolved as a series of experiments, building out her sound from new angles without quite consolidating her full range.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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With that being said, here’s a scenario that’d make sense from multiple angles.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Facets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facets. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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