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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There are so many interesting facets of this story, and I wish that the film would have taken the time and the care to tell them.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Gloucester, who named three new signings in their starting line-up including Wales internationals Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, completely outplayed their opponents in all facets of the match.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
But lately, there’s been a greater appreciation for the various facets of Microsoft’s business.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
While those two careers couldn’t be any more different, with the skill and determination it takes to do both it’s no wonder she’s been able to score big in multiple facets of life lately.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Certain facets of a child’s outcome—personality, for instance, or creativity—are not easily measured by data.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
