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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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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
In return, the colleges that receive the money agree to use certain aspects of Lee’s data system and to screen all veterans and incoming students for potential additional credits.
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Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Other aspects of the agreement have stalled, including the deployment of an international security force, Hamas’ disarmament and the start of Gaza’s reconstruction.
—Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Throughout the process, the flame was the most fundamental aspect of the torch.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
Some legal experts and defense attorneys say aspects of the law are vague and could lead to improper arrests and unsuccessful prosecutions in Florida courts.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Other aspects of the agreement have stalled, including the deployment of an international security force, Hamas’ disarmament and the start of Gaza’s reconstruction.
—Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Throughout the process, the flame was the most fundamental aspect of the torch.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
Some legal experts and defense attorneys say aspects of the law are vague and could lead to improper arrests and unsuccessful prosecutions in Florida courts.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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On the winning side of Wall Street were companies that stand to benefit from big spending by Alphabet and others continuing the AI frenzy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Interestingly, not on the recruitment side.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Israel has long mistrusted UNIFIL, accusing it of failing to prevent Hezbollah from building up its military presence along the border in violation of ceasefire agreements going back two decades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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And then there's Reinhardt's sinister robot sidekick Maximilian, a silent, malevolent presence who has no qualms about slicing up humans with his Swiss Army Knife-esque collection of torture devices.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The family — which also includes Ella’s older sister, Natasha, 21 — beamed at the camera, with Ella appearing to hold an orientation packet.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Conditions continue to fluctuate based on the CME's speed, direction, and magnetic orientation, and the lights may be visible in states even further south.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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The rich brown shade imparts barely-noticeable color that subtly brightens my gaze, while lifting and separating each lash with just a few swipes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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With his piercing gaze, he’d been known to freeze people momentarily in place, like a mesmerist.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officers then moved in on the nurses who did not give way, zip-tied their hands and led them to waiting police vans.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The experience informed his attitude toward the Oklahoma Insurance Department, with which Coppermark has had a long and litigious relationship.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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That attitude gives Megan relief.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Catch The Enquirer's video with Bibb and Chapman at the top of the page, and keep an eye out for the next installment of the series.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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No dual executive Like other council members, Saint-Cyr had argued for the creation of a dual executive to lead the country during this third phase of the transition, which began after the July 7, 2021, assassination of President Jovenel Moïse plunged Haiti deeper into chaos.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fajeau said the Sierra Club California welcomes the bill’s $5 billion cap on new projects but worries that water contractors could try to slice large conveyance proposals into smaller phases to keep them under that threshold.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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