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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as in gaze
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspect
Her posts often show aspects of her personal life, including buying luxury vehicles, and her participation in local events, like the Saladazo, a motorized route through rural roads and natural areas south of Culiacán.
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Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Some research shows that whole-body vibration can also help a little with certain aspects of athletic performance, like muscular strength and power and range of motion.
—Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Knowing that a private emotional process can resonate with someone else is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my practice.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Some research shows that whole-body vibration can also help a little with certain aspects of athletic performance, like muscular strength and power and range of motion.
—Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Knowing that a private emotional process can resonate with someone else is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my practice.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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From the left side of the neutral zone, Pastrnak tossed an area pass down the right wing that Zadorov chased down.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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In a statement provided by Amy Cooper, executive assistant to the superintendent and special projects, the district said it is disappointed the two sides have been unable to reach an agreement after more than a year of negotiations.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One clear aim was to reduce or terminate China’s growing presence in Venezuela.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Hefty fines are issued for anyone who feeds them or is seen to be encouraging their presence.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Spontaneity versus planning orientation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Satellites can lose their orientation, suffer uplink and downlink problems, and experience electrical charging across their surface.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sun won’t rise before seven thirty, Camilla thought, as her gaze drifted bitterly over the nearby rooftops and domed churches in the distance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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There’s probably an essay to be written here about the male gaze versus the female gaze in fiction (despite the female author partnering with Patterson).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Then a viral video showed that people could simply squeeze the bags by hand and achieve the same result.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The other option is home-and-home series, where no money changes hands.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Black Midi were known for their wild live shows, improvisational but generally aggressive riffs and devil-may-care attitude.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The book also shines a prominent light on how attitudes toward certain drugs have changed over time by showing when and where they were embraced.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The youngest Alford brother, however, opened some eyes.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Surging demand, above all from China, was driving prices to record levels, as Beijing launched the country into its massive phase of industrialization and transport modernization.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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But no position is secure until the fall, and there’s a good chance there may be position battles in the third – and valuable – phase of the game.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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