as in element
one of the parts that make up a whole
each set is composed of several distinct components
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as in constituent
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Recent Examples of component
Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
The recommendation became a crucial component in the state Legislature’s response to the tragedy — and a driver of the burgeoning financial crisis for condo owners in South Florida and across the state.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2012
The layout by Oakland design studio Open Daily is clean; even more complicated recipes, like Henry Hsu’s multi-component cornerstone rice cakes, are easy to follow.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 9 Nov. 2020
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Noun
The components that are inside the Flip AI aren’t crucial given this is a decidedly early-state, non-retail product.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
The recommendation became a crucial component in the state Legislature’s response to the tragedy — and a driver of the burgeoning financial crisis for condo owners in South Florida and across the state.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Perceptual convergence of multi-component mixtures in olfaction implies an olfactory white.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2012
The layout by Oakland design studio Open Daily is clean; even more complicated recipes, like Henry Hsu’s multi-component cornerstone rice cakes, are easy to follow.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 9 Nov. 2020
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And after last year enjoying his second-most productive RBI season (104) and matching the second-most home runs of his career (27) while helping spark the Royals at last back to the postseason, it’s all made for another element in the formula of how to manage him.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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The element of luck in the draft selection process often provides a conundrum to NBA executives, who are terrified of taking a major swing only to have their future determined by an unlucky bounce of a ping-pong ball.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Veasey along with constituent service representative Maria Robles answered various questions that concerned community members, educators and parents had on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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But over time, chicken has changed into the meat of choice for bodybuilders and Paleo dieters, due in part to the rise of nutrition science, which classifies foods by their constituent parts — protein, fat, and carbohydrates.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
9 Feb. 2025
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External factors can also drive job search rejection.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Experts speaking to Newsweek have shared their fears that the rates of vaccination, among other factors, could make the recent measles outbreak more likely to grow.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The program is a joint effort between the federal government and individual states.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some may have been as small as an individual pine tree or patch of tanoak trees.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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To combat this, Buechner recommends shampoos that contain DHT-blockers and stimulating ingredients to create the best conditions for hair growth.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The ingredients are tossed with the seasoning blend and added in three intervals based on their cooking times.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Built in the mid-2000s, the sprawling estate is a very particular vision of turn-of-the-21st-century luxury (see: the Tuscan kitchen replete with dark wood cabinetry).—
Paula Mejía,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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In this situation, Trump might seek to override environmental regulations, order utility companies to buy power from particular power plants, or invoke the Defense Production Act to secure materials needed for power plant construction.—
Seth Blumsack,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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Most viewers approved of the speaker of the House having a member of Congress removed from the chamber for interrupting Mr. Trump's speech.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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But the chief justice has continued to attend, while other members of the court have long ago stopped going.—
Adam Liptak,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Component.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/component. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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