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# init(arrayLiteral:)

Creates a set containing the elements of the given array literal.

```
init(arrayLiteral elements: Element...)
```

## Parameters

`elements`

A variadic list of elements of the new set.

## Discussion

Do not call this initializer directly. It is used by the compiler when
you use an array literal. Instead, create a new set using an array
literal as its value by enclosing a comma-separated list of values in
square brackets. You can use an array literal anywhere a set is expected
by the type context.

Here, a set of strings is created from an array literal holding only
strings.

```
let ingredients: Set = ["cocoa beans", "sugar", "cocoa butter", "salt"]
if ingredients.isSuperset(of: ["sugar", "salt"]) {
    print("Whatever it is, it's bound to be delicious!")
}
// Prints "Whatever it is, it's bound to be delicious!"
```

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