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
While the head coach has been a breath of fresh air from a culture perspective, that aspect will only go so far if the team continues to lose week in and week out.
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Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
That’s where the third aspect of studying exoplanet hazes — laboratory experiments, coupled with further theoretical modeling — comes into play with such great importance.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Plot mechanics are the most important aspect of a thriller; the best ones tick like a Swiss watch.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Very unhappy about every aspect.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
That’s where the third aspect of studying exoplanet hazes — laboratory experiments, coupled with further theoretical modeling — comes into play with such great importance.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Plot mechanics are the most important aspect of a thriller; the best ones tick like a Swiss watch.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Very unhappy about every aspect.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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Leaders have since reached an agreement to de-escalate tensions, temporarily lowering the duties to 30% on the United States’ side and 10% on China’s part.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Other Side of the Contest Award shows focus on who wins, but every contest has another side.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Khris Middleton's veteran presence, Coulibaly's defensive versatility and athleticism are expected to pair with 2025 first-round pick Tre Johnson to form the foundation of the team's wing rotation.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This orientation has resonated with founders who’ve struggled to break through traditional channels despite strong fundamentals.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Participants’ weight, waist size, and body mass index (BMI) were tracked, along with their performance on tests of memory, orientation (for example, knowing the date and who the president is), and executive function (such as drawing a clock face).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Deconstructing the male gaze is our main aim.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Akerman said this allowed for collaboration that produced scenes that didn’t cater to the male gaze.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later seeing the couple hand-in-hand at the 2025 Emmys was the highlight of my Sunday evening.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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An anime about a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons wouldn’t usually be the sort of film which would be met with unanimous praise from critics.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Two Hearts Of A New MacBook Apple has been reluctant to feed these demands over the last decade, but there are signs that the attitude is thawing.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The attitude of last season has vanished, replaced by that performative pregame dustup as Texas A&M headed toward its locker room.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nolthenius hopes that more astronomers – professionals and amateurs – will turn their eyes to the skies to observe Quaoar's occultations.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Keep an eye on your home from thousands of miles away with a reliable doorbell camera.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The next phase of the Israeli military action in the city follows the beginning early this month of ground operation in the city, the largest in the Gaza Strip, military officials said at the time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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