Definition of aspectnext
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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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Recent Examples of aspect For Collins, the aspect of his personal investments that has gained the most attention is his affinity for cryptocurrencies. Isaac Sabetai, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 That means a lot around these parts, with the Bengals desperate to fix that aspect. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 And while that player hasn’t been able to contribute to the big-league roster the way the team might have hoped, that outspoken aspect of his demeanor was on full display recently. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 China is at the vanguard of AI adoption as government policies encourage people and businesses to use AI applications and robotics in all aspects of life, so people like Fei are figuring out how to adapt. ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aspect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
  • Several other wagons used during the days of the cattle drives, including a buckboard and mail wagon, are lined up on either side.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The 28-year-old spent the second half of last campaign on loan at West Ham United, starting 14 league games for the side.
    Sam Joseph, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Pratt’s steady presence in all of his roles is huge for the Vikings.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Imax has a global presence and connections to most major studios as well as cinema partners worldwide.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The approach, developed by a team led by researchers from York University in Toronto, could improve how humanoid robots judge distances, recognize object orientation, and navigate complex environments.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The orientation of the hotspots of Betelgeuse also added support to the idea that the red supergiant star is orbited by an elusive companion star.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Neece and Timko gaze over the canyon view from which inspired the ranch’s name.
    Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the update will leverage the interior camera in the Models 3 and Y to track the driver’s gaze instead.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Investigators, legal experts, journalists and others tied to the case contribute first-hand testimony throughout the documentary.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The race to get Groq chips into customers' hands underscores the growing premium on low-latency inference, the speed that keeps AI agents feeling responsive, especially for coding tools.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Before Gus could take on that role, Bell first had to find a dog with the right attitude for the job.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In a sport like golf, where grinders like Clark are revered, that sort of head-down, do-the-work attitude may be what ends up appealing to fans.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.
    Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike the heavy smoky eyes and cut creases of the 2010s, this trend is throwing it back to the 1990s when smoky eyes were more minimalist.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Combined with recent updates across several companies in the AI industry, the AI competition appears to have entered a new phase centered on cost-efficiency.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, The Next Web analyzed the upcoming phase of tariffs and noted that the Commerce Department submitted a report on July 1 that would determine if the data center exemption would survive.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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