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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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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
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Think of them as a team working together from slightly different angles to save your skin barrier, stop transepidermal water loss, and maintain healthy hydration levels.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
Its ratchet can operate in both directions, and can also be positioned at three different angles.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
For off-roading, Rivian handily won as the best option for approach and departure angles to avoid scraping the vehicle itself.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Different camera angles showed the ball hit the ground as Rice was awarded an RBI single.
—Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Other angles, such as Ishbia’s shadow and the relatively small number of dog beach users (around 30 daily in the summer and five in the winter), factored into the Council discussion, as well as in the public comments.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Giuseppe Pappa took a mathematical approach to the celestial event, by photographing the moon, Venus and the gas giant Jupiter in the skies over Catania, Italy on May 19 before calculating the angles between them.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Scanning it only works with some smartphones and at certain angles, but the idea was to make the medieval manuscripts of the future.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Creators who want to pull both vertical and horizontal clips from one take can simply shoot at a wide angle and punch in to the frame to crop both angles out for YouTube and social apps.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Hitters with tighter spray angles off the bat generally posted better batting averages.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Sedona View Trail Starting at the top of Airport Mesa, the path angles downhill through a thin screen of junipers revealing stunning panoramas below.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
Tacklers lunge at him from all angles, speeds and directions.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Think of them as a team working together from slightly different angles to save your skin barrier, stop transepidermal water loss, and maintain healthy hydration levels.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
Its ratchet can operate in both directions, and can also be positioned at three different angles.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
For off-roading, Rivian handily won as the best option for approach and departure angles to avoid scraping the vehicle itself.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Different camera angles showed the ball hit the ground as Rice was awarded an RBI single.
—Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Other angles, such as Ishbia’s shadow and the relatively small number of dog beach users (around 30 daily in the summer and five in the winter), factored into the Council discussion, as well as in the public comments.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Giuseppe Pappa took a mathematical approach to the celestial event, by photographing the moon, Venus and the gas giant Jupiter in the skies over Catania, Italy on May 19 before calculating the angles between them.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Scanning it only works with some smartphones and at certain angles, but the idea was to make the medieval manuscripts of the future.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
Understand The Reporter’s Beat To Tailor A Pitch My team focuses on developing the most compelling, relevant pitch angles for our clients.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Creators who want to pull both vertical and horizontal clips from one take can simply shoot at a wide angle and punch in to the frame to crop both angles out for YouTube and social apps.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Hitters with tighter spray angles off the bat generally posted better batting averages.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Sedona View Trail Starting at the top of Airport Mesa, the path angles downhill through a thin screen of junipers revealing stunning panoramas below.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angles
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The page will include a progress summary with a breakdown of different aspects of the plan and their levels of completion, as well as a table of contents for viewers to navigate different elements of the plan.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Those aspects would need to be carefully spelled out in the AI law.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In April, five pay-TV and streaming services subscribers filed a lawsuit challenging the merger, claiming, among other things, that the acquisition would increase prices and diminish the diversity of viewpoints.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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In two slideshows on the same floor, Liden continues to circulate between viewpoints, here through the tactic of distortive enlargement.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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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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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Construction spanned several phases from roughly 3100 BC to 1600 BC, built by Neolithic Britons rather than Druids or Celts as once theorized.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Construction spanned several phases from around 3100 BC to 1600 BC — predating the first pyramid.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, Sofia is excited to explore new stories and perspectives in the Baltimore area.—
Molly Fellin Spence,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2026
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Each offered their perspectives on Claiborne’s potential.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Inside, its modernist lines are softened by lush textiles and the soft curves of furnishings from Urquiola’s designs for Italian brands such as Cassina and Molteni, as well as the vertical gardens developed by botanist Patrick Blanc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The coordination hubs within states will need to triage gaps in basic AI fluency, such as using AI for daily life, to more advanced AI proficiency that tilts more towards skill development for using AI at work or building AI systems and infrastructure.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The sturdy kickstand tilts through 90 degrees and it can be rotated to portrait mode and stand safely that way.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Angles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angles. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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