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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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
If nothing else, the headline-garnering Dixon litigation may direct a klieg light to other aspects of Perry’s singular production machine.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Communication across dimensions Another important aspect of Allen’s exploration is the idea of communication across dimensions.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
This aspect presents the perfect opportunity to move forward with personal projects that serve a greater purpose.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 June 2025
Question: There's a ticking-clock aspect involved with Meachum as an action hero.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Communication across dimensions Another important aspect of Allen’s exploration is the idea of communication across dimensions.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
This aspect presents the perfect opportunity to move forward with personal projects that serve a greater purpose.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 June 2025
Question: There's a ticking-clock aspect involved with Meachum as an action hero.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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On one side of the equation is the growing need for food; Grunwald estimates that, to keep pace with demand, agricultural production will have to increase by fifty per cent over the next twenty-five years.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Spooning, with both partners on their sides, facing the same way, is a position that supports a wider range of abilities and provides ample skin-to-skin contact.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Daniels' presence resulted in Washington winning double-digit games and punching their ticket to the postseason.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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On the other hand, a reactive result means that the test showed a reaction, suggesting the presence of HIV antigens or antibodies in your sample.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
28 June 2025
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The renovation of the theater included changing the orientation of the stage, so that theatergoers are sitting surrounding the artists, including some at cafe tables, and outfitting the theater with three levels of bars, which are used for a pre-show.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Follow him for travel inspiration, orientation, and location guides that get to the heart of some truly amazing places.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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It could be considered a sign of ambivalence toward her mirror image, or the body image created through internalizing the gaze of the other.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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In uncertain times, individuals simply can’t afford to divert their gaze away from everything happening globally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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That is often a sign your login details are already in someone else’s hands.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Make sure to wash your hands, cutting board, and utensils thoroughly after handling raw meat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Almost like a Draymond — not Draymond’s attitude, but the mentality.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Jamie Foxx reflected on his current attitude toward fame during a new interview.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Keep an eye out for New Year’s deals, Memorial Day, Labor Day (September 1, 2025), and International Women’s Day, all of which usually come with limited-time discounts on trending styles.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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Keep an eye out for wilting leaves, and check the soil for dryness.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Other participants recalled how people around them made direct comments about their singlehood, treating it as a phase that must end, rather than a completely natural and acceptable path of life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The fact-discovery phase of the case, in which both parties exchange documents and testimony, closed in April.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
18 June 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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