1
as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
a free press is an essential element of a democracy
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2
as in principles
elements plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
she felt a bit out of her element in the mathematics section of the exam
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Recent Examples of element
Another major benefit of beets is their leaves, which are both a decorative element in your containers and a tasty edible side dish.
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Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
This analysis revealed a profound shortage of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The live experience will bring elements of the film to life in spectacular ways.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The findings go beyond crime rates, highlighting broader quality-of-life elements such as personal freedom and trust in public institutions.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
This analysis revealed a profound shortage of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The live experience will bring elements of the film to life in spectacular ways.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The findings go beyond crime rates, highlighting broader quality-of-life elements such as personal freedom and trust in public institutions.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
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Beijing controls the supply chain for many obscure minerals that are critical components of smartphones, cars and weapons.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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That’s a critical component if Sasaki’s velocity stays the same.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The San Diego Police Department asked the public to avoid the area surrounding the Islamic Center of San Diego.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Guest rooms and suites with spacious living areas are both available, all of course equipped with the famous Four Seasons mattresses and linens that nearly guarantee a sound night’s sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Analysts say a key factor in Adani’s meteoric rise over the years has been his knack for aligning his group’s priorities with those of the Modi government.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Thailand has long struggled with a high rate of deadly transportation accidents, with factors such as speeding, impaired driving and inconsistent traffic law enforcement frequently cited as contributing causes, according to the AFP.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Ryan Zeferjahn gave up the first run of the game and walked the bases loaded, but Chase Silseth (1-0) worked out of the jam by getting slugger Nick Kurtz to ground into a game-ending double play.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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If multimodality in Omni comes together, these models may eventually form the basis for future Gemini releases to simplify Google’s AI ecosystem.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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Where Soap was straightforwardly in the realm of sitcom—leaning toward broad humor, underlined stylistically by the presence of a laugh track—Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman knew just how to strike that sweet spot between screw-loose absurdity and genuine pathos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Internationally, however, the film’s distribution prospects rest largely on Cotillard, also burdened with the heaviest dramatic lifting to do as the stricken, unworldly protagonist who bridges the film’s two improbably connected realms.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Foundayo uses a different active ingredient than Lilly's blockbuster injectables Mounjaro and Zepbound, while Novo's Wegovy pill is essentially an extension of the company's injectable equivalents.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Emeril’s websites describes the restaurant today as a refined, modern expression of Chef Emeril’s classics, guided by seasonality, Louisiana ingredients and contemporary technique.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove offensive language.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Look for in-place federation that queries domain systems where the data lives, persistent cross-domain state and discovery that recognizes when signals from different domains belong to the same event.—
Shailesh Manjrekar,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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And to be clear, funding health care and nutrition assistance is explicitly the domain of the state and federal governments.—
Monica Montgomery Steppe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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