facet
noun
a small, polished, flat surface, usually in the shape of a polygon, such as one of the surfaces of a cut gem.
facets
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pluralof facet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Anduril has steadily expanded into nearly all facets of defense contracting, from jets to submarines and counterdrone systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
He said: "We want to control and run all the facets of the team - the delivery of the game, the global expansion and building the brand itself."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
I’ve thought about it when I examine the facets of my career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
This Juneteenth, we should try to confront and reclaim this holiday’s contradictory history, in all its facets.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
Scythes wished to be seen as the many facets of light, not of darkness.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
