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as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
depending on what aspect of college life you consider most important, there are several colleges which might be good for you
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2
as in presence
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
he has the aspect of a man used to giving orders and seeing them obeyed
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3
as in orientation
the state or fact of facing a particular direction
the harbor's northern aspect means that vessels are often exposed to strong winds
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4
as in gaze
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspect
At the hearing, his attorneys disputed various aspects of the disgraced rapper's May trial – including jury selection, submitted evidence and the trial's court timeline.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition, the cost of care in most countries, regardless of payment system, is rising fast and impacting national budgets and other aspects of society.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Certain aspects of Soderbergh’s approach are readily apparent from the outset, most notably the black-and-white photography and the choice to shoot in the narrow 1.37:1 aspect ratio of pre-1950s Hollywood.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
Like all aspects of New York City, however, Manhattan tends to take up a lot of the spotlight.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition, the cost of care in most countries, regardless of payment system, is rising fast and impacting national budgets and other aspects of society.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Certain aspects of Soderbergh’s approach are readily apparent from the outset, most notably the black-and-white photography and the choice to shoot in the narrow 1.37:1 aspect ratio of pre-1950s Hollywood.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
Like all aspects of New York City, however, Manhattan tends to take up a lot of the spotlight.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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This April 3, 2025, photo taken at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, shows fragments of the Japanese Zero fighter that a kamikaze pilot flew into the side of the USS Missouri during the Battle of Okinawa on April 11, 1945.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Jersey City Police Department is taking the lead on the investigation since the helicopter crashed on the Jersey City side of the river, Fulop told WABC on Thursday.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The back plate can help give any simple style a bit more presence and interest.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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The former Michigan standout would be a big presence on Green Bay’s defensive line. 24).—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Competitive Advantage Of Democratic Leadership Research consistently shows that democratic leadership fosters a supportive culture, civic and prosocial orientations at work, stronger organizational commitment and greater job engagement.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s a wee kickstand to prop your iPhone in portrait or landscape orientation for Apple's StandBy feature.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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As such, scientists recently turned the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) powerful gaze towards 2024 YR4, capturing the object in both visible and thermal light.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This documentary reverses the gaze by elevating the work and voices of scientists from unrepresented communities.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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And it can be used in two different ways: For gradual color, pump two to three drops into your daily moisturizer; for maximum color, dispense a small amount into the palm of your hand and spread evenly across your face.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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To help reduce the spread, doctors say to wash hands often with soap and water, avoid sharing glasses or utensils with those who are infected, and cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Like a lot of that stuff increases your overall perspective on life and your attitude and stuff.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Use this insider knowledge to your advantage.) Come to the table with the attitude of creating a win-win scenario for yourself and the seller.—
Ryan Serhant,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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For now, the investors are largely sitting on the sidelines and keeping an eye out for when disruption flips over and becomes opportunity.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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And yet, there’s also something fun in exploring the lives of those who don’t blink an eye at dropping $25,000 on a Birkin bag.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a phase 3 clinical trial, about 24%–36% of people who took Rezdiffra saw their MASH resolve without worsening of liver scarring.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Big Brazilian music phase, which maybe is in there a little bit.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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