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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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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
Edebiri and Young’s sisterly dynamic is one of the most authentic and witty aspects of the production.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
One aspect of California’s economic sluggishness is an outflow of workers due to its sky-high living costs.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Most aspects of that suit were settled earlier this year.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Historically, this committee has been composed of experts in all aspects of vaccination, from development through clinical trials of safety and effectiveness, to the impact of vaccines on disease prevention.
—Professor David R. Hill, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
One aspect of California’s economic sluggishness is an outflow of workers due to its sky-high living costs.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Most aspects of that suit were settled earlier this year.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Historically, this committee has been composed of experts in all aspects of vaccination, from development through clinical trials of safety and effectiveness, to the impact of vaccines on disease prevention.
—Professor David R. Hill, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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On the other side of the scale, in a vitrine at one end of the space, are a group of five small scrapbooks.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those improvements include widening of Clay Street, paying for utilities such as water and sewers, and purchasing a home on the west side of the property.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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There was a large police presence at the scene late Saturday.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Once an insider in Orbán’s Fidesz party, Magyar campaigned heavily on repairing Hungary’s relationship with the EU, and restoring its Western orientation that had drifted increasingly close to Russia under Orbán.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Once an insider in Orbán's Fidesz party, Magyar campaigned heavily on repairing Hungary's relationship with the EU, and restoring its Western orientation that had drifted increasingly close to Russia under Orbán.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Others said the ad was regressive, highlighting a blonde bombshell and catering to the objectifying male gaze.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Monica Lewinsky, dark hair cascading to her waist, meets my gaze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Their last non-pandemic postseason appearance was in 2016-17, which saw the same result at the hands of the Nashville Predators.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The work has always required steady hands – something Parkinson's slowly took from him.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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That attitude appears to be resonating in the pews.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Viktor Orbán’s election defeat was met with a huge sigh of relief, and a bit of schadenfreude, in Brussels, as European officials hope a new Hungarian government will bring more pro-European attitude to the table.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Amy Hillyard is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds and has blonde hair, with hazel eyes.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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European investors will be keeping an eye on earnings from Kering, Givaudan, Sika and Publicis Groupe.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On shelves from floor to ceiling are mandolins in every phase of construction.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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This shortened the skip phase and maintained higher temperatures throughout the descent, ensuring the outer char layer never cooled sufficiently to trap gas beneath it.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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