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
Commander Reid Wiseman As commander, 50-year-old Reid Wiseman is the astronaut who ensures all facets of the mission work seamlessly, from crew communication to decisions made during spaceflight.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Though that is significantly fewer facets than many traditional cuts, each one was carefully positioned to increase shine.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Just two days ago, this page discussed the many facets of the public debate on the $7 billion 1901 Project, a huge concert venue, hotel, retail and housing development surrounding the United Center, as proposed by that stadium’s owners.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The best gifts for the women in our lives should be a celebration of their many facets and hobbies.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
There are plenty more details within each of these, and additional facets of Intel's commercial business.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Organizers have emphasized early preparation for all facets of the Games.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This year’s honorees represent two distinct but equally influential facets of the arts.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
One of the key facets of that 3-1 win, unique to that match in 2025-26, was the partnership of Dominic Calvert-Lewin with Lukas Nmecha in attack.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Though that is significantly fewer facets than many traditional cuts, each one was carefully positioned to increase shine.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Just two days ago, this page discussed the many facets of the public debate on the $7 billion 1901 Project, a huge concert venue, hotel, retail and housing development surrounding the United Center, as proposed by that stadium’s owners.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The best gifts for the women in our lives should be a celebration of their many facets and hobbies.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
There are plenty more details within each of these, and additional facets of Intel's commercial business.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Organizers have emphasized early preparation for all facets of the Games.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This year’s honorees represent two distinct but equally influential facets of the arts.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
One of the key facets of that 3-1 win, unique to that match in 2025-26, was the partnership of Dominic Calvert-Lewin with Lukas Nmecha in attack.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets
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Stacey, who is the president of the players' association, said the players are working closely with the league to make sure facilities and other aspects of the player experience remain high as the league expands.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The research matches some aspects of corporate America’s current AI adoption narrative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ticket holders who have bought tickets in previous phases will also be able to see the seats that have been allocated to them via their FIFA account from 1 April.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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To analyze individual features of the site known as 906, CNN compiled more than 50 snapshots from different phases of the facility’s construction into a 3D model.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Engineers can adjust wing sweep angles and swap out components to test different configurations over time.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Facets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facets. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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