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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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
According to Kaufbeuren Mayor Stefan Bosse, the decision to station elements of the Arrow missile defense system in the area provides long-term certainty for the local military installation.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
Defensive vulnerabilities need to be covered up because an element of pragmatism is a key ingredient of most major tournament successes.
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Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The weather elements and energy from the fans can be that volatile.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Blazers, button-ups, chinos, and deck shoes have all become enduring elements of women’s wardrobes.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
Defensive vulnerabilities need to be covered up because an element of pragmatism is a key ingredient of most major tournament successes.
—
Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The weather elements and energy from the fans can be that volatile.
—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Blazers, button-ups, chinos, and deck shoes have all become enduring elements of women’s wardrobes.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for element
Recent Examples of Synonyms for element
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Marco Wang, an analyst focusing on Chinese robotics for technology research firm Interact Analysis, said the technical readiness of dexterous robotics hands, for example, are among the lowest in hardware components.
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One of the most important components is the avionics system that allows the pilot to access the aircraft’s various navigation and communications systems.
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
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The warning sign against Japan came when Casemiro picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute for a clumsy foul on the edge of the area.
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Wildlife officials caught and euthanized two alligators in the area, which measured 12 feet and 13 feet.
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State leaders pointed to existing defense assets, manufacturing capacity, and workforce as key factors in attracting the company.
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For instance, France is favored more by markets, reflecting factors beyond pure team strength, while Argentina and Morocco show higher probabilities in the FIFA model.
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Out of love for different sound systems, different writing systems, different grammars, different sets of concepts, different idioms, different ways of seeing the world.
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His writing frequently eschewed basic grammar and punctuation.
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What if Baahubali dies and has to go through the 14 realms of the afterlife in Indian mythology?
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He’s transported to a realm of Tolkienesque fantasy, deposited somewhere between the Stony Waste and the Frozen Sea.
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It's packed with efficacious skin care ingredients to smooth and firm mature complexions.
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Chickpeas The main ingredient in hummus and falafel, chickpeas are teeming with protein.
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Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela was broken long before two back-to-back earthquakes ripped the country from its foundations last Wednesday.
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The foundation recommended ballot curing programs that speed up the process by utilizing a secure text platform when double checking whether a ballot is legitimate when a voter’s signature doesn’t match state records.
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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