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
Despite the in-possession concerns, Arsenal’s performances without the ball have been elite and, alongside set pieces, have been the most important facet of their game.
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
These developments are set to redefine virtually every facet of human life.
—Birgit Skarstein, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
For Pat Dooling of Boston’s Dray, bringing new or niche brands to customers is an important facet of the business.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
Algorithm glitches are one facet of a dilemma that computer scientists and doctors have long acknowledged but that is starting to puzzle hospital executives and researchers: Artificial intelligence systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and to keep them working well.
—Darius Tahir | Kff Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
These developments are set to redefine virtually every facet of human life.
—Birgit Skarstein, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
For Pat Dooling of Boston’s Dray, bringing new or niche brands to customers is an important facet of the business.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
Algorithm glitches are one facet of a dilemma that computer scientists and doctors have long acknowledged but that is starting to puzzle hospital executives and researchers: Artificial intelligence systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and to keep them working well.
—Darius Tahir | Kff Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facet
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To her, this consumer profiling is one of the more concerning aspects of these online gambling products.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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That means that its technology is not hemmed in by the strictest aspect of China’s regulations on A.I., which require consumer-facing technology to comply with the government’s controls on information.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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With all that, all sides have long admitted that there had been extensive discussions with WBTV and Wells with the Crichton estate over putting together an ER sequel of sorts.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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Barcelona drew 2-2 with Atalanta which meant Gian Piero Gasperini's side dropped out of the top eight.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Borrowers hoping for more financial relief from the Federal Reserve may have a wait on their hands, as the central bank is hit the pause button on additional rate cuts at its Jan. 29 meeting.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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This can also rid your hands of onion and fish odors.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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