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
There is other facets to that immunity deal, which could play out in Season 8, and then also, what does the next chapter look like for her and us?
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
His new, nearly 62-minute-long, album spotlights both facets of the man who was a superb, forward-looking musician and an unabashed old-school entertainer wrapped into one.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
Even those seeking peace in the great outdoors can’t seem to escape an annoying facet of today’s online world: surprise junk fees.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
The easiest way to do this is to read the job description and figure out how your experience translates to each facet of the role.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
His new, nearly 62-minute-long, album spotlights both facets of the man who was a superb, forward-looking musician and an unabashed old-school entertainer wrapped into one.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
Even those seeking peace in the great outdoors can’t seem to escape an annoying facet of today’s online world: surprise junk fees.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
The easiest way to do this is to read the job description and figure out how your experience translates to each facet of the role.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 7 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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