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as in aspects
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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as in viewpoints
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in slopes
to set or cause to be at an angle
angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight
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Recent Examples of angles
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The book opens its aperture to the amplest of wide angles, too.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 Feb. 2026
The cameraman darted and crouched, arguably working harder than anyone else in the building to capture those breathless, in-your-face angles.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
This wasn’t just Elvis at his peak as a live performer, captured from multiple angles often by expert filmmakers, but also fly-on-the-wall backstage footage and candid interviews from the notoriously press-shy music icon.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
In her voice and creations, diverse influences have long been fused into a unique whole, reflecting varied hues from different angles.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Sioux Avenue is part of a cluster of streets that run at off-angles from Chicago's street grid through a residential neighborhood south of Touhy Avenue.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
However, the slit was so narrow, it could only be seen from certain angles.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Yet this is where Ueda’s BOJ finds itself as newish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angles to re-open the stimulus floodgates to juice the economy.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Sedona View Trail Starting at the top of Airport Mesa, the path angles downhill through a thin screen of junipers revealing stunning panoramas below.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Beam angles set tile weights and can be positive or negative.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
If runways in Milan and Paris offer any early hint, NYFW may be defined more by curved silhouettes and soft edges than by harsh angles and bright yet classic colorplay in place of the ever-present clean-girl aesthetic.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The book opens its aperture to the amplest of wide angles, too.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 Feb. 2026
The cameraman darted and crouched, arguably working harder than anyone else in the building to capture those breathless, in-your-face angles.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
This wasn’t just Elvis at his peak as a live performer, captured from multiple angles often by expert filmmakers, but also fly-on-the-wall backstage footage and candid interviews from the notoriously press-shy music icon.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
In her voice and creations, diverse influences have long been fused into a unique whole, reflecting varied hues from different angles.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Sioux Avenue is part of a cluster of streets that run at off-angles from Chicago's street grid through a residential neighborhood south of Touhy Avenue.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
However, the slit was so narrow, it could only be seen from certain angles.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Yet this is where Ueda’s BOJ finds itself as newish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angles to re-open the stimulus floodgates to juice the economy.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Sedona View Trail Starting at the top of Airport Mesa, the path angles downhill through a thin screen of junipers revealing stunning panoramas below.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Beam angles set tile weights and can be positive or negative.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angles
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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These unauthorized deepfakes and voice clones of actors violate the most basic aspects of personal autonomy and should be deeply concerning to everyone.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lucas, whom Trump nominated in his first term and promoted to chair last November, has voiced similar viewpoints.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Check out the Hill's Opinion section Hundreds of policy experts from a range of political viewpoints and areas of expertise.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Low fence markers can be seen outlining the building zone along Route 2, which slopes along open land, wooded patches and some ravines.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The road, lined with two-story homes on each side, slopes down a gradual hill.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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The two buildings would be constructed in two phases, according to planning documents.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Rangers should be where the Houston Astros were around the 2018 season, and still in the beginning phases of a prolonged run of success.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her newer work leans into themes that reflect her present-day experiences, with a deliberate focus on adult perspectives and the complexities of womanhood.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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The visuals capture the inspirations that inform each designer’s craft while recognizing fashion’s ability to unite individual perspectives.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The tension in a luge sled allows athletes to manipulate it just so, digging in the runners and steering with sharp precision around curves.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The downhill was already one of the signature events of Alpine skiing, a can’t-look-away showcase as women carve down mountains, around curves and over jumps, pushing 80 mph.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In one of the videos, the person tilts their head downward while walking through the home’s front archway.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ford tilts his head back with a chuckle.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Angles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angles. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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