1
as in powers
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 talents
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 abilities
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 faculties
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
There are more than two dozen on university music school faculties, and many others teach privately.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The killer and clever fungus takes control of its host’s faculties.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2025
Having the intelligence of Ukraine's aviation faculties would reportedly help Russia's military make adjustments in order to maximize the effectiveness of its missile and drone strikes.
—Jon Jackson, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
These faculties allow individuals to process information, solve problems, make decisions, and understand and navigate their environment.
—Rasmus Hougaard, Big Think, 18 Mar. 2025
As Dave gets more emboldened to do terrible things in the nursing home, Stefan loses more and more of his faculties, having to take down his nemesis as his motor skills fade.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
Those include costs related to operating and maintaining faculties, such as electricity, water and heating, and back-office financial, technology, legal and compliance support.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
But after most of a century of success and support from the federal government, research universities and their faculties may have become inured to risk.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2025
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
There are more than two dozen on university music school faculties, and many others teach privately.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The killer and clever fungus takes control of its host’s faculties.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2025
Having the intelligence of Ukraine's aviation faculties would reportedly help Russia's military make adjustments in order to maximize the effectiveness of its missile and drone strikes.
—Jon Jackson, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
These faculties allow individuals to process information, solve problems, make decisions, and understand and navigate their environment.
—Rasmus Hougaard, Big Think, 18 Mar. 2025
As Dave gets more emboldened to do terrible things in the nursing home, Stefan loses more and more of his faculties, having to take down his nemesis as his motor skills fade.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
Those include costs related to operating and maintaining faculties, such as electricity, water and heating, and back-office financial, technology, legal and compliance support.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
But after most of a century of success and support from the federal government, research universities and their faculties may have become inured to risk.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faculties
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Grace Evelyn Reese Adkins devoted her considerable energy and talents as a teacher, writer, composer and minister to promoting Christian beliefs espoused by the Restoration Movement, also known as the Stone-Campbell Movement.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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In Washington, Ratcliffe discovered the full extent of his talents, which included a lawyerly facility for constructing political narratives that appealed to Republicans.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Knights hope to elevate veteran pass-rushing group The Knights have several starters returning to balance a talented group that should enhance the team’s pass rushing abilities.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Keep an eye on his puck moving and skating abilities, perhaps with more offensive upside than expected.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The challenge is balancing technology adoption with human-centric strategies—ensuring AI enhances, rather than replaces, workforce capabilities.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the latest video demonstrating the robot's capabilities, the team has chosen to focus on wheeling around – not just over the flats, but also hopping over hurdles, climbing irregular steps and zipping down regular ones, and stepping over obstacles.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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Pedigo certainly seems the right person for the job, with decades of community work to his name with Catholic Charities and Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment, as well as working with PACT in different capacities since the late 1980s.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Supply Chain In recent years, global supply chains have witnessed a drastic transformation due to challenges of various capacities.—
Sanjay Annadate,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Faculties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faculties. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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