factors

[fak-terz] / ˈfæk tərz /

NOUN

determinant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect cause circumstance component consideration element influence ingredient part point thing

STRONG

agency agent aid antecedent board constituent instrument instrumentality item means portion

WEAK

fixin's makin's part and parcel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

Example Sentences

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Soaring home prices, together with other factors like elevated mortgage rates, have depressed the housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Solid grocery demand, Amazon Leo, and the Globalstar acquisition are also seen as growth factors.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“I don’t think it’s a coincidence that despite many macro factors working in tech’s favor this year, hiring has only gotten worse,” he said.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

George Diamondis, Tourism NI's head of business solutions, said golf in Northern Ireland was in "an amazing place" - and there were a number of factors behind the "huge increase in appetite".

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Chapter Summary: Children’s creativity is at the heart of this book, and is one of the most important factors to consider when creating pedagogical material.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin