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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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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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as in gaze
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspect
But for Bashara, the most important aspects to consider in assessing potential are the home’s foundation, roof, and the extent of previous alterations.
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Both aspects of the fantasy leave out the writing itself—its subject, content, intention, meaning.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
As co-CEOs, the pair has also worked to maintain some clear distinctions between their two roles, with each focusing on different aspects of the business and having specific direct reports.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The studios create and manage all aspects of each show’s production — from costumes and cosmetics to shipping and laundry — for all 35 ships across the Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas fleets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Both aspects of the fantasy leave out the writing itself—its subject, content, intention, meaning.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
As co-CEOs, the pair has also worked to maintain some clear distinctions between their two roles, with each focusing on different aspects of the business and having specific direct reports.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The studios create and manage all aspects of each show’s production — from costumes and cosmetics to shipping and laundry — for all 35 ships across the Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas fleets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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On the winning side of Wall Street were companies that stand to benefit from big spending by Alphabet and others continuing the AI frenzy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Interestingly, not on the recruitment side.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Israel has long mistrusted UNIFIL, accusing it of failing to prevent Hezbollah from building up its military presence along the border in violation of ceasefire agreements going back two decades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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And then there's Reinhardt's sinister robot sidekick Maximilian, a silent, malevolent presence who has no qualms about slicing up humans with his Swiss Army Knife-esque collection of torture devices.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cons Of North-Facing Homes Depending on your climate, the heating and cooling benefits (and drawbacks) associated with home orientation shouldn’t be overlooked.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Using its multi-camera vision system, the robot identifies laundry items, determines their orientation and shape, and executes folding motions learned during training.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Enveloped in all this optical dazzlement, and cutting across the frame with their bold, frontal gazes, the women are the very embodiment of dignity and power, mirrors of the independence roiling at the heart of the nation.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Reading sideways requires a willingness to re-read, to wander through a set of sources, to widen your gaze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officers then moved in on the nurses who did not give way, zip-tied their hands and led them to waiting police vans.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The experience informed his attitude toward the Oklahoma Insurance Department, with which Coppermark has had a long and litigious relationship.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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That attitude gives Megan relief.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Catch The Enquirer's video with Bibb and Chapman at the top of the page, and keep an eye out for the next installment of the series.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No dual executive Like other council members, Saint-Cyr had argued for the creation of a dual executive to lead the country during this third phase of the transition, which began after the July 7, 2021, assassination of President Jovenel Moïse plunged Haiti deeper into chaos.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fajeau said the Sierra Club California welcomes the bill’s $5 billion cap on new projects but worries that water contractors could try to slice large conveyance proposals into smaller phases to keep them under that threshold.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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