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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4
as in gaze
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspect
The survey data, provided to Fox News Digital, said nearly one in two (47%) of Gen Z job seekers admitted to fabricating at least one aspect of their job application.
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
From the Boston Tea Party to the Civil Rights movement, LBGTQ Stonewall uprising, the Tea Party movement and Black Lives Matter, public protest has been a crucial aspect of efforts to advance or protect the rights of citizens.
—Jeremy Pressman, The Conversation, 15 June 2025
Air India and the Indian government were looking at several aspects of the crash including issues linked to its engine thrust, flaps, and why the landing gear remained open as the plane took off and then came down, Reuters has reported.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
People who live in the home and have grown used to the set-up of a room may not notice these aspects, but a designer’s keen eyes can’t help but have tunnel-vision towards these things that either make a room special or stand out like a sore thumb.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
From the Boston Tea Party to the Civil Rights movement, LBGTQ Stonewall uprising, the Tea Party movement and Black Lives Matter, public protest has been a crucial aspect of efforts to advance or protect the rights of citizens.
—Jeremy Pressman, The Conversation, 15 June 2025
Air India and the Indian government were looking at several aspects of the crash including issues linked to its engine thrust, flaps, and why the landing gear remained open as the plane took off and then came down, Reuters has reported.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
People who live in the home and have grown used to the set-up of a room may not notice these aspects, but a designer’s keen eyes can’t help but have tunnel-vision towards these things that either make a room special or stand out like a sore thumb.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
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The Peñasquitos Falls Loop via Carmel Valley follows portions of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail on the north and south sides of the creek, marked as North Trail and South Trail. Park along Evans Wood Way, in a residential neighborhood located off Carmel Mountain Road.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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There's just one bedroom in the Rowan and it's situated at the far end of the home, on the opposite side from the entrance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Despite the controversy over the presence of federal troops, almost all of the incidents cited by press rights advocates have involved Los Angeles law enforcement.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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While Arts on Sheridan is new, what was also new was the presence of vibrant handmade poster signage to rival wall art on Saturday from the No Kings peaceful protest a few blocks away at City Hall (1707 St. Johns Ave.).—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The renovation of the theater included changing the orientation of the stage, so that theatergoers are sitting surrounding the artists, including some at cafe tables, and outfitting the theater with three levels of bars, which are used for a pre-show.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Follow him for travel inspiration, orientation, and location guides that get to the heart of some truly amazing places.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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It could be considered a sign of ambivalence toward her mirror image, or the body image created through internalizing the gaze of the other.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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In uncertain times, individuals simply can’t afford to divert their gaze away from everything happening globally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Joe Lacob Majority owner of the Golden State Warriors has a new hit on his hands with the Valkyries, the newest WNBA team, which is selling out games and equalling Warriors attendance numbers.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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In matters as simple as buying a luxury automobile, or a new high-end watch, money secretly changes hands and kids are trafficked with no knowledge of the swirling powers profiting from their talents.—
Guy Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Almost like a Draymond — not Draymond’s attitude, but the mentality.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Jamie Foxx reflected on his current attitude toward fame during a new interview.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 June 2025
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Keep an eye out for New Year’s deals, Memorial Day, Labor Day (September 1, 2025), and International Women’s Day, all of which usually come with limited-time discounts on trending styles.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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Keep an eye out for wilting leaves, and check the soil for dryness.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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This phase may be more significant than in years past, too, because of the adjusted kickoff rules.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Other participants recalled how people around them made direct comments about their singlehood, treating it as a phase that must end, rather than a completely natural and acceptable path of life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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