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
But lately, there’s been a greater appreciation for the various facets of Microsoft’s business.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
In some cases the same model has exhibited several of these facets:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
This allowed the actors the unusual opportunity to explore new facets of their characters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Giant windows, cut into facets that held the light like prisms, climbed up the tallest towers.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
