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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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
Post game, Bellingham said: "The game is split into loads of different facets – technical, tactical, and, the biggest one is psychological, managing adversity."
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Then there are all the facets of his campaign that remind us he’s new here, that he’s maybe just throwing spaghetti at the wall.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
I held it closer to my face, trying to see the hidden facets in his skin.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
