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as in powers
a natural ability of the mind or body
although they are well into their 80s, the mental faculties of this couple are as sharp as ever
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as in talents
a special and usually inborn ability
even when he was still at a young age, John Singleton Copley's artistic faculties were readily recognizable
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as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
the belief that if someone loses their sight, all of their other physical faculties are heightened
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Recent Examples of faculties
Frescoes by Pellegrino Tibaldi depict the liberal arts and the four faculties of medieval knowledge, situating the library within the intellectual framework of its era.
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Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead, the attorney claimed, Williams' faculties were impacted by alcohol addiction.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
The students made sketches of the site, honing their faculties of observation.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.
—Molly Ball, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Reich began teaching more than 40 years ago, serving on the faculties of Harvard, Brandeis, and finally at Berkeley (with stints in between serving in the Ford, Carter, and Clinton administrations).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte reversed his previous stance of not selling logos at university athletic faculties with the announcement that local health company Humann will place its brand on campus fields and courts, most notably at Royal-Memorial Stadium.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
This, in turn, allows our other faculties to kick in — namely, problem-solving, pattern recognition, and categorization.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 14 Aug. 2025
Given its vibrant university scene, with more than 30 faculties and professional schools, Oviedo is a lively city that blends history, culture, and affordability.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faculties
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As the mayor does not have voting powers in Haslet’s form of government, the vote to censure Hulsey was unanimous.—
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Trump removed them under the Alien Enemies Act, which gives the President enhanced powers in wartime; court challenges ensued.—
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Bagsmart Tote Bag Bagsmart’s Tote Bag has many talents.—
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The younger troupe members — son Tagir, 11, and daughters Zara, 8, and Iliana, 6 — inherited their talents from their lifelong acrobat parents.—
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The designer, who holds certifications in accessible design, says the triangle’s goal of removing obstructions resonates with today’s emphasis on safe accessibility for kitchen users of all ages and abilities.—
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Go Dog Sledding Iditarod veteran Ed Stielstra and his wife, Tasha, host mushing adventures for all ages and abilities at Nature’s Kennel in McMillan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.—
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With minimal task-specific data, new capabilities can reportedly be learned and deployed within hours.—
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Hamas is seemingly rebuilding its military capabilities, including its tunnel infrastructure damaged by Israeli airstrikes, and bringing in new cash that pays its fighters and hires new recruits.—
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
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He’s toured through Connecticut many times before in a number of different capacities.—
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Those who exit the military often continue their public service in different capacities.—
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Several men have since recalled enjoying Short’s company, taking her on dates, and offering her gifts.—
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Now imagine a world where everyone yearned—not through dramatic declarations of love or extravagant gifts, but simply by being honest from the start.—
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Best Wayfair New Year Super Sale Decor Deals If your home feels bare after packing away holiday knick-knacks, consider adding a decorative touch to liven things up.—
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Get Rid Of Clutter Knick-knacks, stacks of magazines, and piles of untended laundry can be magnets for dust.—
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“Faculties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faculties. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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