1
as in phases
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 looks
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 orientations
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 gazes
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspects
Stacey, who is the president of the players' association, said the players are working closely with the league to make sure facilities and other aspects of the player experience remain high as the league expands.
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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The research matches some aspects of corporate America’s current AI adoption narrative.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Redick said there are on-court and off-court aspects to being a good teammate.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Season 10 premiered in February, where the two have gotten close and rehashed aspects of their former romance.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Democratizing stardom For me, one of the most interesting aspects of memes is that stardom can happen from the ground up.
—Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The deal generated significant controversy, as critics argued the new company wielded substantial influence over promoters, major concert venues, ticket distribution systems, and aspects of pricing and resale.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Other promising areas of research include looking at aspects of the mental and physical health of the person trying to get pregnant, including their uterine microbiome and cardiovascular health; the latter could affect uterine blood flow.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Further updates to other aspects of the BCI Standards System are planned to roll out throughout the coming year.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The research matches some aspects of corporate America’s current AI adoption narrative.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Redick said there are on-court and off-court aspects to being a good teammate.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Season 10 premiered in February, where the two have gotten close and rehashed aspects of their former romance.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Democratizing stardom For me, one of the most interesting aspects of memes is that stardom can happen from the ground up.
—Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The deal generated significant controversy, as critics argued the new company wielded substantial influence over promoters, major concert venues, ticket distribution systems, and aspects of pricing and resale.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Other promising areas of research include looking at aspects of the mental and physical health of the person trying to get pregnant, including their uterine microbiome and cardiovascular health; the latter could affect uterine blood flow.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Further updates to other aspects of the BCI Standards System are planned to roll out throughout the coming year.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
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Ticket holders who have bought tickets in previous phases will also be able to see the seats that have been allocated to them via their FIFA account from 1 April.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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To analyze individual features of the site known as 906, CNN compiled more than 50 snapshots from different phases of the facility’s construction into a 3D model.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2026
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The fingerprint sensor worked reliably even when holding the device in various orientations.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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All the scornful gazes of my schoolmates when Doc started to pick me up from campus had been worth it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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Psychologist Victor Chung and his research team found in 2024 that shared attention on the same object strengthens social cohesion even when people’s gazes are physically scattered.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Engineers can adjust wing sweep angles and swap out components to test different configurations over time.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This test measures not only resilience but also the various ideological and emotional factors typically associated with it, such as family support, personal competence, and faith in God — a higher score reflects more of these attitudes and supports.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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From a public health perspective, understanding these attitudes is essential.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Musgraves and Hannah Lux Davis co-directed the song’s cheeky video, which is set in a grocery store and is ripe with fruit-touching and wistful stares.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Her performance is a showpiece of stiffness and resentment, all mannered pouting and stern forehead-forward stares, that’s two steps away from parody — until her earrings in the sixth episode bring it over the line.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Consumers have seen prices jump by a $1 at the pump over the month, while the United States, Israel and Iran enter a new phase in the ongoing war, in which oil and gas have become key targets for both sides.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The fighting between the two sides has been the deadliest since February, when Afghanistan's Taliban government said Pakistan launched strikes in Kabul and several other areas, causing mostly civilian casualties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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