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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as in gaze
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspect
Speaking before Thursday’s training session at Cape Verde’s training base in Tampa, Vozinha said having his family nearby was one of the most meaningful aspects of his World Cup experience.
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ABC News, 19 June 2026
Could Kadri, given the unsettling aspects of a trade and the finger injury, find a bump in play next year?
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
But items like elastics still rely on performance aspects of synthetic fibers.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
But, garnering the support from those within the Big Ten and SEC footprint is clearly not an aspect of this process that both Cantwell and Cruz are worried about.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
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ABC News, 19 June 2026
Could Kadri, given the unsettling aspects of a trade and the finger injury, find a bump in play next year?
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
But items like elastics still rely on performance aspects of synthetic fibers.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
But, garnering the support from those within the Big Ten and SEC footprint is clearly not an aspect of this process that both Cantwell and Cruz are worried about.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Ecuador soccer fans made their presence known long before their FIFA World Cup match began against Curaçao on Saturday inside Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Shipping companies remain cautious about sending their vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid conflicting signals about the agreement between the US and Iran and the presence of dozens of mines.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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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
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The postmodern investor Goldman’s paper is directed at investors, not workers, and its prescriptions reflect that orientation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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In another, a Pullman maid is bent over, hard at work, with her hair swept back into a ponytail, her gaze pointed downward and focused on the task at hand.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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The webcams assessed user breaks, eye gaze and blinking, and delivered personalized reminders based on the 20-20-20 rule.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The short ribs — best eaten by hand — are a little chewy and fatty (in the best way) with a savory and subtly sticky sweetness.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Gordon said in kicking off his comments and raising a hand to reveal a rubber finger pad.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The result was reflected by the two head coaches’ vastly differing postgame attitudes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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In the corner of the team’s theater room, Wright hung a chart that was updated regularly by the team’s leader in attitude points, awarded for out-of-the-box accomplishments such as diving on the floor for loose balls or taking charges.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the day-shifters all abruptly acquire eye-black face paint for some unexplained reason.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Unlike standard eye drops that get washed away by tears within minutes, living eye drops use bacteria that colonize the eye and continuously release therapeutic proteins after a single application.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Debating the ‘Suez moment’ As the two sides enter into the next phase of negotiation, observers are watching closely for what exactly the US gained from a conflict that took a heavy global economic toll.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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That’s why the next phase of AI adoption will likely depend less on raw automation and more on tempo alignment.—
Patricia Camden,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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