as in aspect
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 facet
Asked what facet of Flagg’s game most stands out, Johnson offered an expansive answer.
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Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
This facet of her personality made the Flecks’ eventual victory—their terrier’s clinching of the best-in-show title—all the more satisfying, and shocking.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Jones bought the Cowboys in 1989 and was the owner during the team’s dynasty run in the ’90s, though Jones’ contributions in marketing and advancing the NFL’s business are another important facet of his Hall of Fame legacy.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Every facet of life and governance is presented as the inverse of its lived reality.
—Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
This facet of her personality made the Flecks’ eventual victory—their terrier’s clinching of the best-in-show title—all the more satisfying, and shocking.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Jones bought the Cowboys in 1989 and was the owner during the team’s dynasty run in the ’90s, though Jones’ contributions in marketing and advancing the NFL’s business are another important facet of his Hall of Fame legacy.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Every facet of life and governance is presented as the inverse of its lived reality.
—Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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One of the most recent adaptations of the novel, the 2011 version by Andrea Arnold, notably leaned into this aspect of the book by casting the multiracial James Howson as Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Like those auteurs, Lisa McGee broke through with a sui generis comedy that mined aspects of her own experience to find authentic humor in a harrowing situation.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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On the winning side of Wall Street were companies that stand to benefit from big spending by Alphabet and others continuing the AI frenzy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Interestingly, not on the recruitment side.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officers then moved in on the nurses who did not give way, zip-tied their hands and led them to waiting police vans.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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