1
as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
a free press is an essential element of a democracy
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2
as in principles
elements plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
she felt a bit out of her element in the mathematics section of the exam
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Recent Examples of element
The production aims to blend cultural folklore surrounding Jinns (supernatural beings in Islamic tradition) with psychological horror elements, creating what the team hopes will be a uniquely Pakistani contribution to the genre.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2025
Ideally, what are some elements of what a just transportation system would like in San Diego?
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
The best among them can turn the disparate elements of theater into something seamlessly whole.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Poor defense returns After cleaning up elements of their defensive play during their recent road trip, the Rangers slipped into poor habits almost immediately against Calgary.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2025
Ideally, what are some elements of what a just transportation system would like in San Diego?
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
The best among them can turn the disparate elements of theater into something seamlessly whole.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Poor defense returns After cleaning up elements of their defensive play during their recent road trip, the Rangers slipped into poor habits almost immediately against Calgary.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
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Additional hurdles include integration issues where other grid components like transformers become bottlenecks, inconsistent industry standards, and the need for specialized expertise to determine optimal sensor placement.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even American automakers source many of their components from abroad, meaning the tax hike—set to begin in April—could drive up production costs, limit vehicle availability, and reduce overall sales.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Roach recommends using a dense synthetic angled brush to reach areas like the forehead and jaw.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Pierre Galant The kitchen is adjacent to a cozy lounge area warmed by a copper-hooded fireplace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then there are lifestyle factors that negatively impact skin health, including alcohol, cumulative exposure to damaging UV rays, and stress.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
4 Apr. 2025
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And much as Vander Heiden observed with breast cancer metastasis to the brain, access to fatty acids was a key factor—specifically, the fatty acid palmitate, whose functions include serving as an energy source and as a component of cellular membranes.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Cubs took the lead in the fifth on Justin Turner’s two-out, pinch-hit, infield single with the bases loaded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Centurions loaded the bases behind a walk and two hit batsmen, and Lozada called on Ramon Verduzco to secure the win.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Mercury in Pisces is a completely different vibe — one that pulls us away from the hard facts and into the realms of intuition, imagination and spirituality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In the realm of legal technology, OpenText's Discovery suite, featuring Axcelerate, supports eDiscovery and investigations.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The pilot model in general is more often employed in comedy as a proof of concept for tone, chemistry among the ensemble cast, comedic timing and other key ingredients of a successful series.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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Professional chefs’ carrot cake recipes do not give fans any clarity on whether raisins are a proper ingredient.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This includes practical life skills, including personal care and courtesy; sensorial development to help the child make judgments based on size, shape, color, temperature, smell, and sound; and the advancement of language and vocabulary from phonics to more complex grammar.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Unlike the grammar rules angle, the generative AI LLM approach is simply associating data in the form of text and words with other such data.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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By the time defenders block one address or domain, new ones have already been assigned.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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The nuanced understanding of consumer emotions, tonality, and sentiment—critical elements for brand building—remain domains where human insight currently outperforms AI capabilities.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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