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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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It is that status that means on the occasions where he can enjoy a pre-match pint with friends and walk up to St James' Park as a fan, there is an element of disguise required.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

The interiors are distinguished by polished marble flooring featuring dramatic gold and gray veining, bringing a distinctive design element to the contemporary residence.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Zazie Beetz, who provided practically the whole of the female element in “Atlanta,” plays our other hero, Saga Bauer, an undercover FBI agent and Jonah’s goddaughter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The word “deadpan” is often used to describe the humor in these books, though that suggests an element of irony that is not present.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Wood, they claimed, was heavier than water, since the element out of which it was primarily made was earth.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Besides, nearly all the key elements of “Carrie” remain.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

Angela and Davinia Torres are bundled up against the elements.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

These naturally occurring radioactive forms of elements decay at predictable rates, making them valuable tools for identifying events deep in Earth's environmental history.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

“Papel picado is one of the big elements of the tradition that signifies a connection through air. For me, it’s like the invisible string that keeps us connected,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

They are often called the basic elements of music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones


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