ELEMENTS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

elements

noun

plural of element

as in principles

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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Recent Examples of elements Writer Arati Menon heads to Kitchen on the Edge of the World, a four-day event where top chefs harness the Arctic elements and local ingredients to create extraordinary culinary experiences. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 The gaps between elements aren’t consistent, which makes the buds look seem cheaply put together. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 Particularly among the people who consider GLP-1s a form of miracle drug, consumers may simply want to believe that the weight loss medicine's chemical cousins could have similar effects on other elements of human health. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 Composed of a structure of organic arms culminating in blown-glass light elements, the work explored glass as both a structural and expressive material. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Rafauli describes the penthouse at Aman Miami Beach as an evolution of his design approach, placing more emphasis on bringing together architecture, furnishings, lighting, and art rather than treating them as separate elements. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 Most backyards work best with one anchor feature plus one or two supporting elements rather than a scatter of unrelated add-ons. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 That potentially allows rigid structural elements and softer, flexible sections to be incorporated into the same object, provided the materials are compatible. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 And above all, there are a lot of elements that can disappear overnight due to a change in technology. — Ed Meza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

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