aspects

plural of aspect
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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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Recent Examples of aspects Dujardin and Dana have fine chemistry, but Dujardin’s best chemistry is with Ficarra, an Italian comic with exaggerated features and a love for the zanier aspects of the story. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 Understanding the quantum aspects of plutonium can help develop applications such as sensing and computing, which can reshape how nuclear systems and materials are modeled. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 One of the most impressive aspects of the MacBook Pro is that, despite leveraging all this horsepower, the gas tank is huge. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Landing an executive interview is one of the most exciting aspects of a job search, particularly in today’s tough labor market. Dr. Kyle Elliott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 One of the most interesting aspects of the history of pedantry is that evolution of its meaning. Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 27 June 2026 Beyond the technical aspects of filmmaking, the core message is one of resourcefulness. Jd Linville, Variety, 27 June 2026 Yet, in some aspects, technology still cannot match what nature has created. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 June 2026 As per the habit of our times, the people are answering these questions and more on the prediction markets that have consumed ever more aspects of American life. Miriam Elder, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • Each hair follicle cycles through growth (anagen), transition (catagen), and rest (telogen) phases.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • After Act 3, two other phases, Projects 4 and 5, are planned but details are still in the works.
    Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The couple wore custom looks by Christian Dior Haute Couture, along with Christian Louboutin shoes.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Some room orientations provide a view toward the tracks, where trains can be watched slipping through the station.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The event features a striking diversity of body shapes, ages, complexions, backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions and body art, all made equal under the Florida sun (slightly overcast this year) by their status as golden geese for the fan platforms.
    Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • But the melancholy pop soundtrack (Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, Noah Cyrus) and many, many longing gazes suggest we’re meant to find all of this terribly moving, rather than exhausting.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Aging athletes talk all the time about that sense of being tested, of being seen from all angles.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
  • Though some of these screens display different video works, while others form The Late, all seem to tell pieces of the same story, albeit at different times and from different angles.
    Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • But as Falcon 9 dramatically lowered launch costs through reusability and SpaceX began dominating global launch markets, attitudes changed.
    Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • It's been a 10-year hiatus from television for him and comes amid shifting attitudes toward cable news shows.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • In the top of the 7th, Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke hits the first batter, Miguel Montero, in the back, prompting both benches to empty, although only stares are exchanged.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Brith stares, dazed, nonplussed.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Kessler and the Jazz had been in contract talks, and the two sides met in person in early June, but those discussions didn’t go very far toward a resolution.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The bagel shop, which offers an array of sandwiches, sides and sweets, will fill the former Java’s Brewing Bakery and Café space at 1526 Providence Road S.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

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