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multifaceted

adjective
mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted | \ ËŒmÉ™l-tÄ“-ˈfa-sÉ™-tÉ™d How to pronounce multifaceted (audio) , -ËŒtÄ«-\

Definition of multifaceted

: having many facets (see facet sense 1) or aspects a multifaceted approach to health care

Examples of multifaceted in a Sentence

a multifaceted approach to health care

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That portal, that world, and that realm is so multifaceted and multi-dimensional. Kat Bein, Billboard, "Krewella Talk 'Mana' Music Video & New Empowered Sound: Exclusive," 23 Aug. 2019 That's my favorite part of what Black-ish is sharing on television, in terms of Bow and in terms of a black woman on TV: This is a woman who's thriving, who's multifaceted and has all these different aspects to her. Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, "Debra Messing, Yara Shahidi, Gina Rodriguez and 9 Comedy Actresses Reveal of Strengths of Their Comedic Partnerships," 7 June 2019 The performer’s multifaceted approach to comedy doesn’t exactly fit in one box, square, oval or cactus pot. Los Angeles Times, "In Julio Torres’ defiantly unique comedy, everyone — and everything — has a story," 9 Aug. 2019 After intermission, Langrée and the orchestra returned, for a spirited and multifaceted performance of Johannes Brahms’s Symphony No. 3 in F major. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "A Revelatory Performance by the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra," 31 July 2019 Cardin’s multifaceted world is on full display: one filled to the brim with oddball space-age fashion, experimental textiles, product collaborations, and licensing opportunities, the latter of which sent his brand globally into homes and closets. Charlene K. Lau, The Atlantic, "How Pierre Cardin’s Futuristic Fashion Infiltrated Everyday Life," 28 July 2019 But, if such representation opts to go the way of the multifaceted and incredibly flawed Kat, then there may be hope yet. Clarkisha Kent, EW.com, "Euphoria's Kat is not your stereotypical 'fat best friend'," 17 July 2019 The narrative moves briskly through the eight episodes, telling a coherent, multifaceted story, while still leaving plenty of material for an already ordered second season. Brian Lowry, CNN, "'The Boys' darkly details the corrupting side of superpowers," 24 July 2019 This multifaceted gem traces the north flanks of 9,018-foot Little Elden Mountain through a mix of mixed-conifer woodlands, aspen glens, sunny meadows and a variety of blooming plant communities. Mare Czinar, azcentral, "This Flagstaff mountain hike surrounds you with summer wildflowers," 18 July 2019

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First Known Use of multifaceted

1870, in the meaning defined above

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multifaceted

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English Language Learners Definition of multifaceted

: having many different parts : having many facets

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