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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But lately, there’s been a greater appreciation for the various facets of Microsoft’s business.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
While these facets might depict our tech-obsessed age, Mungiu writes them in a way that makes the Norwegians look silly, and the Gheorghius look like objectively good parents.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Even if you don’t, you might, as this hodgepodge of anecdotes, trivia and theories is less about stamps in particular and more about the compulsion to collect in all its facets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
"They outplayed us in all facets, they were patient and disciplined," said Cummins.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
With each of these rereadings and rewritings it seemed that I’d gather in facts and facets that tried to run away.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
