Definition of aspectnext
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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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Recent Examples of aspect But a more understated reason is that every aspect of Coach Eve has been considered and designed to put a candidate at ease, by engineers and by artists. Benjamin Wolff, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Yet some aspects of the homebuying process, such as the closing, require real estate agents to work with attorneys, inspectors, loan officers, and insurance brokers to coordinate a transaction. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Was there also this aspect of pink as a part of millennial culture? Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 June 2026 One of the most interesting aspects of testing involved engineering materials. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aspect
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Noun
  • The autopsy also found that a gunshot wound entered Wiley on the right side of his chest and exited on the left side of his chest, Crump said.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The on-the-ground presence of Moyo, one the biggest names in the Zimbabwean dealmaking scene with a board seat in Tongaat Zimbabwean operations, offers execution muscle.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Schultz was wrong about the orientation in which the fetal head of different primates moved through the birth canal.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
  • 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
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
  • Most focus on the soldiers’ faces, their uniforms, and the solemn gaze directed toward the Wall of Names.
    Gary MacNamara, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
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  • Twenty-four hours earlier, a boy, who was fishing with his father, was bitten on the hand at Nelson’s Fish Camp in Marion County, WESH reported.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The formula smooths wrinkles, reduces laugh lines, softens dry patches, and perks up the eye area to deliver plumper, firmer skin.
    Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The satisfaction comes less from appearance and more from seeing something so distant directly with your own eyes.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 July 2026
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  • Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Built for remote power With criticality achieved using a full-scale reactor core, the project entered a new testing phase.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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