as in element
one of the parts that make up a whole
each set is composed of several distinct components
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as in constituent
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Recent Examples of component
Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
The recommendation became a crucial component in the state Legislature’s response to the tragedy — and a driver of the burgeoning financial crisis for condo owners in South Florida and across the state.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2012
The layout by Oakland design studio Open Daily is clean; even more complicated recipes, like Henry Hsu’s multi-component cornerstone rice cakes, are easy to follow.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 9 Nov. 2020
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Noun
The components that are inside the Flip AI aren’t crucial given this is a decidedly early-state, non-retail product.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
The recommendation became a crucial component in the state Legislature’s response to the tragedy — and a driver of the burgeoning financial crisis for condo owners in South Florida and across the state.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Perceptual convergence of multi-component mixtures in olfaction implies an olfactory white.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2012
The layout by Oakland design studio Open Daily is clean; even more complicated recipes, like Henry Hsu’s multi-component cornerstone rice cakes, are easy to follow.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 9 Nov. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for component
Noun
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The show has contained stories – one crime plays out over two episodes –and there are lighthearted elements and something comforting about the cluttered antiquarian bookshop, situated in a picture-perfect historic London lane.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, in Lund’s keenly discerning view, the game—its swings and misses, hits and runs, acrobatic catches and awkward miscues—is inseparable from the human element that goes into each of these crucial yet infinitesimal incidents.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Veasey along with constituent service representative Maria Robles answered various questions that concerned community members, educators and parents had on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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But over time, chicken has changed into the meat of choice for bodybuilders and Paleo dieters, due in part to the rise of nutrition science, which classifies foods by their constituent parts — protein, fat, and carbohydrates.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This seemed to be a factor in ExxonMobil making a U-turn in their attitude toward climate change.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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While tariffs could be a factor in the year-over-year decline, imports were also elevated last summer as retailers pulled forward the typical peak season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Supplements have historically relied on independent clinical tests of individual ingredients rather than testing final formulations, which has led to skepticism on their efficacy.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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As brand ambassadors, individual WNBA athletes also boosted advertisers.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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In a farm-to-facial approach, each ingredient is harvested on-site, and the products are scientifically tested in its Sausalito lab and Botnia Atelier treatment room.—
Morgan Tilton,
The Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2025
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The ingredients are tossed with the seasoning blend and added in three intervals based on their cooking times.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Built in the mid-2000s, the sprawling estate is a very particular vision of turn-of-the-21st-century luxury (see: the Tuscan kitchen replete with dark wood cabinetry).—
Paula Mejía,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Thompson: Alderman is sort of a conglomeration of five or six mathematicians, two in particular, in the mid-70’s in America, who were working on this idea of public key cryptography.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the chief justice has continued to attend, while other members of the court have long ago stopped going.—
Adam Liptak,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Miller, Curtis and Danza, season four will star new cast members like Saturday Night Live alum Chris Redd and Pardison Fontaine as well as the re-introduction of Joey Bada$$ who is seemingly back from the dead and looking for revenge.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Component.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/component. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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