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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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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
When Johnson talked with Kerr while preparing for the role, the discussions were less about the technical aspects of the scenes in the ring than about Kerr’s emotional state.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
At home, Bedford’s condition affects nearly every aspect of daily life.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Medicare and Medicaid benefits also will still be paid, but many other aspects of the federal government have halted during the shutdown.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Each zodiac sign has a different vibe, and each house represents a different aspect and area of our lives (education, family, love, health, work).
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
At home, Bedford’s condition affects nearly every aspect of daily life.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Medicare and Medicaid benefits also will still be paid, but many other aspects of the federal government have halted during the shutdown.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Each zodiac sign has a different vibe, and each house represents a different aspect and area of our lives (education, family, love, health, work).
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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The program is open to eligible participants from counties in the eastern Upper Peninsula and the west side of the state to parts of metro Detroit, and has garnered tens of millions in public and private dollars as well as bipartisan interest from lawmakers.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Robin van Persie’s pressing scheme was to show Villa’s defenders down the line, with Feyenoord’s closest central midfielder pressing the ball-side No 10.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His presence, even in shorter bursts, could be extremely valuable if the Cubs somehow find a way to advance.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Absent Karen’s presence to hold the fire, however, all eyes are laser-focused on the comings and goings of Stacey Rusch, who is raked through the coals on her reunion debut.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though these core concerns have remained a constant in the group’s practice, its conceptual orientation has shifted over the past several years, from a focus on spatial interventions toward more explicitly participatory practices that question authorship and artwork.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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For the smooth motion, the controller accurately tracked the robot’s centre of mass in the horizontal plane and maintained orientation, with only a small steady-state offset in vertical position.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Art, Blackness, and the Universe is an outward gaze—one that stretches across galaxies.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her steady, unseductive gaze confronts the viewer and demands recognition of her authorship.—
Sally Jane Brown,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Canales could have been conservative and had Young hand the ball to Dowdle again on third down.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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On one hand, companies like Upwork and Fiverr have suffered as generative AI has disrupted simple contract jobs like copyediting and translation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our attitude influences others.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
4 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, his win-now, impress-now attitude probably should come as no surprise.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its viewfinder is sharp and clear, making long sessions easier on your eyes.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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That wasn’t good logic in the eyes of the future coach.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The grand jury indictment supersedes the criminal complaint and allows the criminal case to skip the preliminary hearing phase and move toward a trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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As this section is still early on in the design phase, the leaders are unsure about how long the road will be shut down, if at all.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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