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element

[el-uh-muhnt] / ˈɛl ə mənt /


NOUN
place where one feels comfortable
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
foreign land


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The "earn while you learn" element attracted her and she has "never looked back".

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Nestle and Sutherland, one element of the breakfast-cereal success formula is simple: “Sugar sells.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Neal Schore argues that paying attention to emotions is the most important element in an efficient workday.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

It’s the one element of the play that escapes Dürrenmatt’s strict literary control.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

And with so many people involved, it seems sensible to add an element of safety to the venue.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

The goal is not only to release rare earth elements and other critical minerals trapped inside the material, but also to convert the silica itself into useful products.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2026

Television news helicopter coverage has become one of the most important elements of any local newscast, with the high-flying helicopters roaring overhead a common fixture of breaking news scenes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Even if all three elements are present in your life, try adding more, the author says.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

Startup clothing brand Parke is trying to expand beyond DTC drops without losing a marketing model that runs on elements like organic social media and gifting.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Holistic education first addresses the question of what it is that the child needs to learn, and places the arts and aesthetics as key elements in teaching the developing child.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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