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one of the parts that make up a whole
each set is composed of several distinct components
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Recent Examples of components
Lynch said such deals can cost up to $5 million annually and include as many as 60 components.
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Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the government had issued a formal notice of demand to Kongsberg following the cancellation, which blocked the delivery of the Naval Strike Missile, or NSM, system, and launcher components that Malaysia had already largely paid for.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The mission is set to last for nine months, and will conduct tests on 11 different components of cryogenic fluid management to collect data to mature the technologies for scaling.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
The good news is that there are a lot of great components at these parks.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Moreover, the safety of the nuclear power generating site itself is an important issue, as any faults can lead to serious events such as the leak of radioactive components in the vicinity.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Lewis-Skelly and Calafiori continued to provide balance against Atletico three days later, and were also key components to Arsenal’s strong start against West Ham, alongside Leandro Trossard.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 May 2026
As much as possible, workers were meant to be mere appendages of decision-making managers, components of capital’s machinery.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the government had issued a formal notice of demand to Kongsberg following the cancellation, which blocked the delivery of the Naval Strike Missile, or NSM, system, and launcher components that Malaysia had already largely paid for.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The mission is set to last for nine months, and will conduct tests on 11 different components of cryogenic fluid management to collect data to mature the technologies for scaling.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
The good news is that there are a lot of great components at these parks.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Moreover, the safety of the nuclear power generating site itself is an important issue, as any faults can lead to serious events such as the leak of radioactive components in the vicinity.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Lewis-Skelly and Calafiori continued to provide balance against Atletico three days later, and were also key components to Arsenal’s strong start against West Ham, alongside Leandro Trossard.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 May 2026
As much as possible, workers were meant to be mere appendages of decision-making managers, components of capital’s machinery.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for components
Noun
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Of all the factors that could sway Giannis, with all due respect to Bam, the respect element likely is not at the top of the list.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Eligibility depends on factors like employment status, retirement, and financial independence, and applicants must also hold a long-term stay visa.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Many of the college grad's friends shared their condolences with his family members in comments underneath his obituary.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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And with more than 20 miles of trails on the property to explore, the natural surroundings here cannot help but enhance members’ mental and physical well-being.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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These ingredients are used in Ana Mandara’s farm-to-table meals, spa products, and custom fragrances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The rising cost of alcohol is pushing even those who want to drink to do so less; $20 cocktails are too rich for most consumers’ wallets, Bloomberg noted, leading to the rise of more affordable versions using less expensive ingredients.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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On paper, certain design elements shouldn’t make sense, like the vine wallpaper mixed with cloth foliage fabric wall coverings, or the houndstooth wallpaper in a bathroom that’s already an alchemy of half a dozen different tile patterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The collaboration features shield motifs along with chain link elements for jewelry.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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“Components.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/components. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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