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
Transportation, State, Labor, Defense, and Health and Human Services would be among the departments facing a funding lapse should the government shut down, while some other facets of the federal government would remain open as part of the deal to end last year’s government shutdown.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the most unique facets of the firm is its digital manufacturing platform.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
That means this is one couple insistent on continually revealing new facets, moods and surprises.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The nondescript industrial buildings once hummed away largely behind the scenes, powering the various facets of our online lives.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
The game was pretty even in all facets through two periods, including the 1-1 score.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Seeing the actress let her freak flag fly is a delight, and O’Brien, whose character also displays many facets, matches her step for step.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
And yet, new facets of her work are still emerging.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
With the help of his inner circle as well as former Ducks coach Greg Cronin, LaCombe addressed both the mental and physical facets of his game, gaining strength and focus.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the most unique facets of the firm is its digital manufacturing platform.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
That means this is one couple insistent on continually revealing new facets, moods and surprises.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The nondescript industrial buildings once hummed away largely behind the scenes, powering the various facets of our online lives.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
The game was pretty even in all facets through two periods, including the 1-1 score.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Seeing the actress let her freak flag fly is a delight, and O’Brien, whose character also displays many facets, matches her step for step.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
And yet, new facets of her work are still emerging.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
With the help of his inner circle as well as former Ducks coach Greg Cronin, LaCombe addressed both the mental and physical facets of his game, gaining strength and focus.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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These unauthorized deepfakes and voice clones of actors violate the most basic aspects of personal autonomy and should be deeply concerning to everyone.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The two buildings would be constructed in two phases, according to planning documents.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Rangers should be where the Houston Astros were around the 2018 season, and still in the beginning phases of a prolonged run of success.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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If runways in Milan and Paris offer any early hint, NYFW may be defined more by curved silhouettes and soft edges than by harsh angles and bright yet classic colorplay in place of the ever-present clean-girl aesthetic.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The book opens its aperture to the amplest of wide angles, too.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Facets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facets. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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