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as in power
a natural ability of the mind or body
although they are well into their 80s, the mental faculties of this couple are as sharp as ever
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as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
even when he was still at a young age, John Singleton Copley's artistic faculties were readily recognizable
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as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the belief that if someone loses their sight, all of their other physical faculties are heightened
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Recent Examples of faculty
At the time, Kil, who was then serving as a faculty advisor for Students for Justice in Palestine, told The Times that students disagreed with Blutinger’s views.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Who can blame those faculty who have been able to find reprieve within—and have a wish to secure the long-term existence of—the civic-center movement?
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
This policy also directly threatens the faculty pipeline for future educators of all professional types.
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David S. Shapiro,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Over the next year, JCSU will focus on continuing to train faculty and staff on its new policies and procedures.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Who can blame those faculty who have been able to find reprieve within—and have a wish to secure the long-term existence of—the civic-center movement?
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
This policy also directly threatens the faculty pipeline for future educators of all professional types.
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David S. Shapiro,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Over the next year, JCSU will focus on continuing to train faculty and staff on its new policies and procedures.
—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faculty
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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
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Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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The Patriots certainly have one of their best group of receivers, led by Paul Turner, who has speed and big-play ability.
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Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
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Apple Intelligence and Siri AI capabilities will require specific hardware, effectively compelling users with older devices to upgrade for the full experience.
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National plans envisage developing the capability to design, build and eventually export indigenous submarines during the 2040s.
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The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.
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Since the stadium was adjusted, reducing the capacity, raising prices and adding suites, the atmosphere has become a little less intimidating.
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State leaders pointed to existing defense assets, manufacturing capacity, and workforce as key factors in attracting the company.
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Your family was able to enjoy this gift of extended time together, right?
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Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents.
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Philadelphia's mayor at the time, Frank Rizzo, was a brash and brutal populist with a knack for fear-mongering that would make America's current president envious.
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The rookie is an instinctive playmaker who has a knack for creating turnovers.
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“Faculty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faculty. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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