piece of the puzzle

noun phrase

: part of the solution to a question or problem
Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle.
The restaurant is trying to attract more customers, and the new menu is an important piece of the puzzle.

Examples of piece of the puzzle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The goal is to paint a bigger picture with clients and that is best done when our teams can understand how each piece of the puzzle fits. Abbey Klaassen, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Microbes can become a crucial piece of the puzzle during the process of investigating a death by aiding in constructing more precise timelines, even in extreme conditions. Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024 The choreography, of course, was only one piece of the puzzle. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024 Halsey just unveiled the latest piece of the puzzle for her upcoming album The Great Impersonator, sharing the track list with a clever video posted to the singer/songwriter’s socials Wednesday (Sept. 25). Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for piece of the puzzle 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'piece of the puzzle.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Dictionary Entries Near piece of the puzzle

Cite this Entry

“Piece of the puzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!