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as in power
a natural ability of the mind or body
although they are well into their 80s, the mental faculties of this couple are as sharp as ever
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as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
even when he was still at a young age, John Singleton Copley's artistic faculties were readily recognizable
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as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the belief that if someone loses their sight, all of their other physical faculties are heightened
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Recent Examples of faculty
Given its vibrant university scene, with more than 30 faculties and professional schools, Oviedo is a lively city that blends history, culture, and affordability.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Over the weekend, Northwestern was one of 10 universities placed on a list of schools by the U.S. Department of Justice alleged to be leaving Jewish students and faculty unprotected, the New York Times reported.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Kincaid, like all of the faculty members at FIU who spoke to the Miami Herald, sees the hollowing out of general education as political interference undermining academic freedom.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Allen Ginsberg, for instance, was a faculty member at Naropa University and co-founded the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Over the weekend, Northwestern was one of 10 universities placed on a list of schools by the U.S. Department of Justice alleged to be leaving Jewish students and faculty unprotected, the New York Times reported.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Kincaid, like all of the faculty members at FIU who spoke to the Miami Herald, sees the hollowing out of general education as political interference undermining academic freedom.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Allen Ginsberg, for instance, was a faculty member at Naropa University and co-founded the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faculty
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This dispatchable energy from batteries stabilizes the U.S. power supply.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, love it or hate it, but the return to office is in full swing, meaning WFH loungewear is taking a backseat to power suits, both on your feed and in real life.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Sweden international’s talent has never been in question but those who have worked with the Newcastle striker describe a unique, complex personality — someone who is ridiculously driven, yet can be laid-back and withdrawn, all at once.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Scholarships, collegiate Esports programs and corporate sponsorships are fostering a new generation of talent, while fans worldwide celebrate the skill, strategy and camaraderie that make Esports unique.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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With fewer staff to handle the millions of applications submitted each year, students could face longer wait times to receive their aid packages, potentially jeopardizing their ability to enroll in college on time.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But Flying Lotus has a secret weapon in DP Richard Bluck, a blockbuster veteran flexing his widescreen abilities here.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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But judging episodic memory capabilities is more difficult when there’s a pretty obvious communication barrier between adults and a bunch of babies.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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There are three core capabilities that contribute to the ability to influence decision-making and change, empowering you to leverage this powerful skill in your professional journey: 1.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This is different from notions of strengths and weaknesses, personality, aptitude or things like that.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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So having that mental aptitude to learn and pick up schemes could help a good and creative coach get a ton out of him.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Multiple customers have praised the bag’s capacity in their reviews.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Poli-sci nerds will tell you that actual power lies at the point where will and capacity are synced up.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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Celebrated annually during the National Cherry Blossom Festival—which honors the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo's Mayor Yukio Ozaki to DC in 1912—these stunning blossoms cloak the city’s iconic landmarks in soft pastel pink and white hues.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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Feedback is a gift (even when someone shouts it at you).—
Forrester,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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On The Boys, Jack has a knack for barely reacting to all the horrifying sights his character encounters on a regular basis.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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His fame-making Oprah appearance Unlike many academics, Oz felt comfortable in the spotlight and seemed to have a knack for distilling complicated medical jargon and ideas into language that was easy for people without medical expertise to understand.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Faculty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faculty. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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