as in principles
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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Recent Examples of elements
The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Authorities stopped letting people into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with more than 1,000 sheltering outside the building and some exposed to the elements.
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Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Bonus elements from mail slots to charging stations can keep your mudroom living extra functional.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
The sleek outfit borrowed many of the elements that Shields has relied on for years.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
His performance had all the classic elements — passes from deep, quick one-touch plays and three left-footed goals — and a foul for which he should have been booked and could have been worthy of a red card.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
David Mussafer, a prominent figure at Advent International, recently discussed critical elements for enduring business success, spanning leadership, investment strategies, and the integration of artificial intelligence.
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John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Any kind of text is going to have several elements to it, including the sound of the style, the semantic meaning of the language, and, in the case of a poem like The Odyssey, the meter.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The formula feels a little off on Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, though, with the guitar drowning out the other elements at times.
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Al Shipley,
SPIN,
23 June 2026
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Authorities stopped letting people into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with more than 1,000 sheltering outside the building and some exposed to the elements.
—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Bonus elements from mail slots to charging stations can keep your mudroom living extra functional.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
The sleek outfit borrowed many of the elements that Shields has relied on for years.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
His performance had all the classic elements — passes from deep, quick one-touch plays and three left-footed goals — and a foul for which he should have been booked and could have been worthy of a red card.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
David Mussafer, a prominent figure at Advent International, recently discussed critical elements for enduring business success, spanning leadership, investment strategies, and the integration of artificial intelligence.
—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Any kind of text is going to have several elements to it, including the sound of the style, the semantic meaning of the language, and, in the case of a poem like The Odyssey, the meter.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The formula feels a little off on Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, though, with the guitar drowning out the other elements at times.
—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
23 June 2026
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“Elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elements. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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