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
Our mutual enemies know this and target both aspects of US-Israel cooperation.
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Alma Hernandez, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
All that glitters is not gold, though: The comedy aspects don’t really work, and the glamour gives way to a stark examination of psychological trauma, leaving us with a serious case of tonal whiplash.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 22 May 2025
With weight loss drug advertisements infiltrating aspects of everyday life from scrolling on social media to in-person shopping, it’s become quite clear just how mainstream these medications are now.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
In the second part of his book, entitled Fall, Dr Gee examines aspects of our more recent history that threaten our long-term future, particularly intensive agriculture.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Alma Hernandez, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
All that glitters is not gold, though: The comedy aspects don’t really work, and the glamour gives way to a stark examination of psychological trauma, leaving us with a serious case of tonal whiplash.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 22 May 2025
With weight loss drug advertisements infiltrating aspects of everyday life from scrolling on social media to in-person shopping, it’s become quite clear just how mainstream these medications are now.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
In the second part of his book, entitled Fall, Dr Gee examines aspects of our more recent history that threaten our long-term future, particularly intensive agriculture.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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From here, slowly move the ball in an arch toward your right side. 4.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Dump the mixture into your baking dish and press around the pan until there's a 1/2-inch edge on all sides.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Motorists are also likely to encounter a heavy security presence as authorities continue to restrict access into the burn areas.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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The birds are a constant presence at the Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art, a special-collections branch located at 401 President Clinton Ave.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But the authors found that this advantage when under static compression proved to be a disadvantage when dropping eggs from a height, with the horizontal position emerging as the optimal orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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But the orientation of that plane depends on what happens to the filaments as new streams of gas connect to the same host galaxy.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 May 2025
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The camera watches all that’s happening from the open-hearted, but slightly confused gaze of the young brothers.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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The other key collaborator is cinematographer Josée Deshaies (Passages, The Beast), who shuffles between intimate shots and wider frames, her camera jostled among the sea of people in the city or composed in its gaze, with minimal movement.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The catastrophic loss of life at the hands of a single bacterium during the 14th century remains one of human history’s most devastating events.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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But by the time Rogers’ turn arrived, SMU president Kenneth Pye was spearheading an effort to shift conference governance away from FARs and into the hands of university presidents.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Armed with such an attitude and unencumbered by expectation, Arsenal produced one of its great performances, Stina Blackstenius’ goal in the 74th minute proving the difference between the two teams.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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With devil-may-care attitude, Johnson found joy in every stanza, operating in total synergy with Angus Young.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The sudden look of fear in his eyes when their afternoon idyll slides into conventional romantic love packs searing poignancy, ushering in the sadness to come.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The first phase involves reducing operations and staffing over several months, moving inmates to other prisons, and conducting studies on logistics, closure impacts and the site’s long-term future, corrections officials said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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Introducing Week Zero—a short, structured, pre-onboarding phase that prepares, filters and sets the tone for every new sales rep before their first official day.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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