1
as in aspects
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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2
as in viewpoints
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in slopes
to set or cause to be at an angle
angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight
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Recent Examples of angles
Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
What ensues is a twisty mystery that is, per The Hollywood Reporter‘s review, poked and prodded at from all angles.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Check out more angles of the S6 on the Flying Flea site.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Roaming from gap to gap and finding the angles while running in or out toward the wall, Crow-Armstrong consistently turned what initially looked like surefire hits into routine catches.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In real materials, large angles that could create bigger matrix weights also stiffen the input path, reducing motion at the output.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
In photos of her at the game, multiple angles appeared to show that the papers were the only contents of Hudson's bag.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
But the true star of Robert Wiene’s silent classic is the German Expressionist set design, whose jarring angles and dramatic shadows enhance its tale of murder and madness.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
His process involves mapping the sun’s path, calculating angles, sketching outlines, and planning how the light will travel across the surface.
—D.w. Pine, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Beam angles set tile weights and can be positive or negative.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Day after day, Ward and Cormican went out onto those parts of the lake, crisscrossing them to capture images from multiple angles.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
What ensues is a twisty mystery that is, per The Hollywood Reporter‘s review, poked and prodded at from all angles.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Check out more angles of the S6 on the Flying Flea site.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Roaming from gap to gap and finding the angles while running in or out toward the wall, Crow-Armstrong consistently turned what initially looked like surefire hits into routine catches.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In real materials, large angles that could create bigger matrix weights also stiffen the input path, reducing motion at the output.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
In photos of her at the game, multiple angles appeared to show that the papers were the only contents of Hudson's bag.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
But the true star of Robert Wiene’s silent classic is the German Expressionist set design, whose jarring angles and dramatic shadows enhance its tale of murder and madness.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
His process involves mapping the sun’s path, calculating angles, sketching outlines, and planning how the light will travel across the surface.
—D.w. Pine, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Beam angles set tile weights and can be positive or negative.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angles
Noun
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Because of delays, Peter, having committed to spending a year in Israel, turned to me to manage all aspects of this sprawling project.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Osaki grew up in a multigenerational home with traditional Japanese American grandparents whose emphasis on achievement seeped into all aspects of life.—
Lynda Lin Grigsby,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Constitution doesn’t let government officials pick which viewpoints are acceptable.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Guano Point is known for its dramatic viewpoints of the Grand Canyon from the western rim.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, seawater intrudes like an advancing army toward thicker ice, which rests on bedrock that slopes inward toward the bowl-like center of the continent.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The researchers focused on lithium aluminum alloys and examined how lithium ions navigate two internal phases, known as the lithium-rich beta phase and the lithium-poor alpha phase.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Known for long-term weather predictions, moon phases, fishing and gardening guides and folk wisdom, the publication expressed pride in its 208-year legacy.—
Jason M. Volack,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These perspectives show that diners and restaurateurs alike see tipping as an act of acknowledgment — a way to recognize the difference between acceptable and exceptional service.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Of Uruguayan origin, the America Business Forum began in 2016 as a platform for people of influence to share their perspectives.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So all the curves seem to be following this exponential upward slope.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That’s the matchup that tilts this pick for me.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the global luxury market tilts toward experience, identity, and geographic diversification, Chaar sees the Gulf as its next epicenter.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Angles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angles. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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