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
An interesting facet of this age of Disney live-action remakes is how the style and tone of these updates to children’s classics, reimagined decades later, can personify exactly how the sensibilities of mass entertainment have shifted since.
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Brandon Yu, New York Times, 20 May 2025
However, if the White House wasn't transparent about this facet of Biden's health, those on the inside will have a lot to answer for.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Now, an intricate mythology is intrinsic to virtually every major facet of popular culture, from Minecraft to Brat Summer.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
One of the biggest facets of Picnic's mission is creating a social environment that serves everyone in the community.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Brandon Yu, New York Times, 20 May 2025
However, if the White House wasn't transparent about this facet of Biden's health, those on the inside will have a lot to answer for.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Now, an intricate mythology is intrinsic to virtually every major facet of popular culture, from Minecraft to Brat Summer.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
One of the biggest facets of Picnic's mission is creating a social environment that serves everyone in the community.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
Noun
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But perhaps the most dominant aspect of the win came on the defensive end.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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On the personal side, that play thing, the aspect of play, and maintaining that play was so important.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The 26-year-old will sign a six-year contract with his new side.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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This construction also helps to keep the down even throughout, which avoids any clumping on any specific side.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The catastrophic loss of life at the hands of a single bacterium during the 14th century remains one of human history’s most devastating events.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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Police Chief Steve Hunt and several officers will be on hand for a casual chat with no agenda.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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