facetin a sentencegrouped by contextual meaning
facet as in: facet of the question
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One facet of the problem is the lack of funding for education, which limits the resources available to students and teachers.facet = distinct feature
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Another facet of the issue is the unequal distribution of wealth, which creates disparities in access to opportunities and resources.facet = distinct element
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She studied every facet of the question.facet = distinct feature or element
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I watched him from my loom, interested to see another facet: the commander with his men. (source)facet = feature or element
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The only redeeming facet of Support Group was this kid named Isaac, a long-faced, skinny guy with straight blond hair swept over one eye. (source)
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When the twice-tolling clock struck twelve, even Mishka could see the merit in having another glass of wine; and toasts were made not only to the Grand Duke, but to Helena and the Countess, to Russia and Idlehour, to poetry and pacing, and to every other worthy facet of life that they could think of. (source)facet = feature or element
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He fanned the blaze with a magazine and soon the flue began to draw and the fire roared in the room lighting up the walls and the ceiling and the glass chandelier in its myraid facets.† (source)
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The septon removed a faceted crystal sphere from the soft cloth bag at his waist.† (source)
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Below, the Hound had sunk back down upon its eight incredible insect legs and was humming to itself again, its multifaceted eyes at peace.† (source)multifaceted = with multiple distinct features or elements
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Sometimes he'd recut diamonds or consult on high-level faceting projects.† (source)
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Thence his eyes wandered over the town to far away where the ships' lights shone, and the pier glowed—a little illuminated, facetted pavilion like a gem of yellow light.† (source)
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What she saw was only the game Mrs Whatsit was playing; it was an amusing and charming game, a game full of both laughter and comfort, but it was only the tiniest facet of all the things Mrs Whatsit could be. (source)facet = feature or element
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The million chipped facets of its glass head refract the light and make it look like a meteor.† (source)
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As the unseen ball sailed through the air, a shaft of sunlight caught it, and for an instant, he saw it glow green and faceted, like an emerald globe.† (source)
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Gurney held the knife up in front of Paul's eyes, pointed to the hairline yellow coil of Imperial color, the golden lion crest, multifaceted eyes at the pommel.† (source)multifaceted = with multiple distinct features or elements
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facet as in: facet of the diamond
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The diamond sparkled brilliantly in the light, its many facets reflecting and refracting the rays to create a dazzling display.
facets = smooth surfaces
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The skilled gem cutter carefully polished each facet of the ruby, bringing out its deep, rich color and enhancing its natural beauty.facet = smooth surface
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It was one of my favorite things about him, how he admired the world like a jewel, turning its facets to catch the light. (source)facets = a smooth surface of a cut gemstone
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Someone facets it, someone polishes it. (source)facets = cuts
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Feeling the textures of the mitre-crozier appliqué and the facets of the diamonds, he reminded himself that this ring was a symbol of power far less than that which he would soon attain. (source)facets = smooth surfaces of a cut gemstone
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The Arkenstone! ... It was like a globe with a thousand facets; it shone like silver in the firelight, like water in the sun, like snow under the stars, like rain upon the Moon! (source)
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As Marilla lifted it out, the sunlight, falling through the vines that clustered thickly about the window, struck upon something caught in the shawl—something that glittered and sparkled in facets of violet light. (source)facets = a smooth surface of a cut gemstone
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I quickly examined the Crystal Key, tilting it up to study its glittering, faceted surface. (source)faceted = cut with many flat surfaces
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I examined the keyhole in the center of the door, then looked at the words printed directly above it, etched into the door's faceted surface. (source)faceted = flat angled surfaces
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There was a keyhole in the very center of the door, and directly above it, three words were etched into the door's glittering, faceted surface: CHARITY. (source)
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