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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 element of surprise is always the best thing,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 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

The central bank’s emphasis on a firmer-looking economy was an important element of the rate decision, said Frances Donald, chief economist at Royal Bank of Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

"There's more reason to create these rumors because there's that sort of financial element tied to it," senior research scientist Rachel Moran told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

They have arranged each element to appear effortless.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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

One major hurdle lies in the economical separation of materials, isolating, grinding up and converting rare earth elements into metal for next-generation magnets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Under this understanding, the oxygen content is determined by the quantities and electrical charge states of other elements in the molten rock, including silicon, magnesium, and iron.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

He advocated teaching poor as well as rich children, breaking down a subject to its elements, and a broad, liberal education along with teacher training.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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