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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But as generative AI continues to seep into seemingly every facet of society, administrators and teachers are increasingly looking at creative ways to engage with the technology with an eye toward preparing students for the real world.
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Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
Collins couldn’t put his finger on any one facet of their play that has enabled them to string together a handful of victories.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Every single facet, every line, the thickness, the color variation.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Charlotte excels at two of the most important facets of the game — shooting the 3-pointer and cleaning up its misses on the glass.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
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Be that back that can go the distance and be that back that can make a difference in every aspect of the game.—
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Maduro was just one corrupt guy on a roster of thousands, just like him, embedded in every aspect of Venezuelan life, from politics to business to the military.—
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The internal combustion side of the powertrain, handled in-house by Ford, will be paired with the Bosch hybrid system currently deployed across the Hypercar class.—
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The wallpaper pro suggests a medium-scale floral block print, which will read more subdued than larger- or smaller-scale options on either side of the spectrum.—
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On one hand, artificial intelligence is rapidly improving cybersecurity defense technologies, but AI is also equipping cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and creating new risks.—
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Incorporate elements such as scented hand soaps or fragrant eucalyptus branches in an en suite bathroom to give your primary suite a spa-like feel.—
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facet. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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