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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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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
Samuel Tombs, head of U.S. economics at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said the jump in the trade services category is likely to be revised lower in subsequent reports, while other aspects of the latest data are too volatile from which to draw conclusions.
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Both are heavily imported in the U.S. But some aspects of Thursday’s producer price report were puzzling, including a big jump in profit margins at retailers and wholesalers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
The truth is, overseeing the transition of a youthful talent into the first team is one of the most rewarding and stimulating aspects of Arteta’s job.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In your estimation, are National Guard troops equipped to patrol the city where aspects of the job could call for discernment, de-escalation, things like that?
—Michel Martin, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Both are heavily imported in the U.S. But some aspects of Thursday’s producer price report were puzzling, including a big jump in profit margins at retailers and wholesalers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
The truth is, overseeing the transition of a youthful talent into the first team is one of the most rewarding and stimulating aspects of Arteta’s job.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In your estimation, are National Guard troops equipped to patrol the city where aspects of the job could call for discernment, de-escalation, things like that?
—Michel Martin, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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This will feel like a home away from home for Daniel Farke and his side.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The South Florida side came from behind to grab the group stage victory, as Suarez dished out helpers to Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende that were sandwiched around a goal of his own.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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The presence of the unexploded bombs in the Mer Blue Bog is no great surprise.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Castro’s presence allows manager Craig Counsell to find more rest for his regulars and be creative with in-game moves.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Their results showed that even small changes in particle orientation could produce noticeable differences in the light signals the JWST could detect.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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So, when New Atlas recently reported on a study from University College London (UCL) on the connection between personality and physical activities, their orientation (and that of the study) was on what kind of activities each personality type would enjoy enough to stick with.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In Competition Tender Claws’ Face Jumping, uses eye-tracking on the Meta Quest Pro to let participants swap perspectives with what looked like ghosts, by locking gazes with them.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Others are slamming the campaign for catering to the male gaze and taking inspiration from Brooke Shields' controversial 1980 denim campaign.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One child, wearing a blue backpack, enthusiastically raised his hand.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What Is Generational Financial Trauma Generational financial trauma refers to physical, psychological, and emotional inheritance of attitudes and beliefs that are influenced by financial stress and financial anxiety experienced by previous generations.—
Rahkim Sabree,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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These attitudes, ranging from judgments about individual behaviors to criticism of the chronically poor, are shaping policies that affect millions of people.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Originally built in the 1970s and fully transformed by the actress with an eye toward beautiful and inviting spaces for entertaining, the hedged and gated residence sits amid a one-acre parcel with sweeping coastline views.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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The showers may take a while to become visible, and your eyes will need at least 15 to 20 minutes to adjust to the darkness.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Slice Mob is growing under Zocco’s leadership and ever evolving, now moving into a phase to help those who are experiencing food insecurity too.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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To build one, think in four layers: Stage Design: Start by mapping out the high-level phases of your sales cycle.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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