Thesaurus results for FACETS

facets

noun

plural of facet

as in aspects

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 facets There were plenty of times in this game tonight where Georgia felt like the better football team, in all facets. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 The piece incorporated several airy facets, most noticeably a white fabric softened by lacy detailing and delicate craftsmanship. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 The collaboration launches with the work of LeRoy Neiman, who is known for his expressionist depictions of sports, leisure, and other facets of Americana. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Painter Sasha Gordon reckons with these depths and contradictions by conjuring realms where all facets of being can exist, unguarded and exposed. — Chanel Miller, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 Sniffing out the other side’s plan quickly, giving your players answers to the test and then also having a feel for how the game is going in all facets. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026 Yet the dazzling facets of his career weren’t forged overnight. — Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026 Acclaimed South African choreographer Mthuthuzeli November found many facets of Horton’s work resonant with his life and his artistic vision. — Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026 Their missions soon exceeded terrorism to encompass other facets of public safety. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for facets

Noun

While many of the more contentious and controversial aspects of his life are presented in one-sided fashion, friend and former manager Rory Holloway’s still-raw sense of betrayal at Tyson firing his entire team is evoked with vivid irritation.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
For Irvin, one of the most troubling aspects of the shooting is that an altercation between children allegedly prompted an adult to resort to gun violence.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of aspects

Noun

In previous slow starts to games this season, various phases of MU’s attack (offense, defense, special teams) picked each other up.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Plans for the larger entertainment district include housing, hotels, shops, restaurants, a card room and the city’s first movie theater, though future phases would require additional approvals.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of phases

Noun

Game-watchers have access to Hawk-Eye camera angles from each end of the ice, along with a full-rink view from high above and the ability to isolate on a single player.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Everything is a little bit more rivets and angles, a little bit less wide expanse.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026