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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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
Yet one of the most striking aspects of this scene comes not from the nebula itself but rather from the spectacular backdrop of stars behind it.
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Speakers included major names such as Qualcomm’s Cristiano Amon, Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio, and Citi’s Jane Fraser, with almost every conversation managing to work some aspect of how AI is reshaping industries.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
But Poverty Never Left Me Almost every aspect of our life was precarious then.
—Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
In times of uncertainty, stress can feel overwhelming, seeping into every aspect of our lives—from our physical health to our mental clarity and emotional stability.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Speakers included major names such as Qualcomm’s Cristiano Amon, Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio, and Citi’s Jane Fraser, with almost every conversation managing to work some aspect of how AI is reshaping industries.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
But Poverty Never Left Me Almost every aspect of our life was precarious then.
—Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
In times of uncertainty, stress can feel overwhelming, seeping into every aspect of our lives—from our physical health to our mental clarity and emotional stability.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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Helm sees smoke rising on the other side of the forest, without lightning or lava’s arson.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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But Scherzinger is operating out of a great tradition with this stuff, and there aren’t a lot of others of her generation filling the void, at least with her profile coming from the pop side and the chops to work it on the theater side.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The brand also maintained a presence in the global running community through immersive experiences at iconic running events.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Godchaux was a divisive figure among Grateful Dead devotees — many fans were frankly outright disdainful of her presence on stage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The system automatically calculates the magnetic field orientation needed to direct MagFlow’s magnetic tip, a crucial step toward precise, minimally invasive navigation inside the body.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Their vertical orientation limits rupture width, capping potential magnitude.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Keep your core tight, your shoulders back, and your gaze forward as much as possible.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The second tallest, a boy, looks at the camera with the steady gaze of a future class president.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Szoboszlai’s athleticism was crucial against an opponent whose commitment to playing out from the back played straight into Liverpool’s hands after suffering at the hands of more direct adversaries recently.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The conversation seems to have marked a shift in the right’s attitudes about Fuentes.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Is that indicative of a telling contrast in attitudes?—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The video shows sunlight breaking through as the circular eye wall becomes visible, with clouds rotating rapidly around a calm center.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes had his head turned toward the opposite side of the field, so Rice sprinted into a shallow cross to meet him there — long enough to finally lock eyes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Jake and Jamilah try to orient themselves in this new and unexpected phase back in their childhood home.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The multi-disciplinary firm can help clients through every phase of a project, from lot or home selection to construction administration.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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