1
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
Regional festivals like Woodstock, Middleburg, Savannah, Hamptons, Mill Valley, Montclair, Virginia, and more serve as an important reminder of the positive aspects of the film industry shifting away from one central location.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to its informative aspects, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking, Manning added, allowing the attendees to become acquainted and refer business to each other.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Funding The Diocese of Nashville does not pay for any aspect of a church’s columbarium.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
The court sent that aspect of the case back to a lower court, while agreeing with the plaintiff’s primary claim.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to its informative aspects, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking, Manning added, allowing the attendees to become acquainted and refer business to each other.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Funding The Diocese of Nashville does not pay for any aspect of a church’s columbarium.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
The court sent that aspect of the case back to a lower court, while agreeing with the plaintiff’s primary claim.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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Both downtown Janesville and the city's south side are considered food deserts due to a lack of accessible grocery stores with affordable, fresh produce options.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Farm Bank’s marketing hardly touched the computer-game side of the business.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Barclays is the latest to announce a presence in Riyadh.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Wolfgang Welch, who recently took over management duties at Vanity, described Calcagni as a larger-than-life figure and a respected presence in the city’s adult entertainment industry.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The extreme subjectivity of the first-person narrative is such that we are given few points of orientation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Moving onto his orientation, Robert is reunited with his old friend Chase (Westworld’s Jeffrey Wright), a former hero who worked with his dad, the previous Mecha Man, in the Brave Brigade.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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The island has long been a refuge for those who live their lives under constant gaze—The Obamas, the Royal Family, George and Amal Clooney have all escaped here for quiet restoration.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Vivian is the tasked with surviving the gaze of the Spotlight, solving puzzles, finding Amy, and uncovering the disturbing truth behind a decades-old tragedy.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If police initiate a hold, the final decision to commit someone to involuntary treatment is in the hands of Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services and the courts.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But there’s a lot to be gained from listening to first-hand recollections.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her predecessor Magufuli had made life hell with his socialistic attitude.—
Danish Manzoor Bhat,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sources who witnessed this, speaking anonymously to protect their position like others consulted for this article, say there was a frank exchange between players, with particular criticism aimed at junior members of the squad over their attitude and application in the build-up.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The video shows sunlight breaking through as the circular eye wall becomes visible, with clouds rotating rapidly around a calm center.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes had his head turned toward the opposite side of the field, so Rice sprinted into a shallow cross to meet him there — long enough to finally lock eyes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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There’s a difference between connection and control, and this lunar phase is here to remind you that true friendship (and healthy group dynamics) doesn’t fear space, evolution or honesty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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