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 Ideal for both children and adults, a friendly game of cornhole can bring a fun, competitive aspect to your summer cookout. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Peter Hotez was nearly a nightly guest, despite attacking other experts while being wrong about every single aspect of COVID-19 policy. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Though the colorful and stylish sets are a fun (and expensive) aspect of the game, many players keep coming back to mahjong because of the fellowship with other players. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 Instead, the focus on social media is always on the darkness during the day, arguably the least interesting — but easiest to grasp — aspect of a total solar eclipse. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aspect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
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  • Anyone listed here as a wide receiver, defensive back or athlete is a two-way player, about as good on either side of the ball.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • More than 4,000 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon since then, including hundreds of civilians About 40 soldiers and three civilians - including a military contractor - have been killed on the Israeli side.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • At many schools, investment banks’ presence is felt almost from day one.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • On Saturday morning, the school was quiet with only a minor police presence at the entrance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This turns onboarding into continuous knowledge transfer, not a one-time orientation.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The system also avoided hazardous conditions while controlling the spacecraft’s orientation, showing how autonomous software could reduce dependence on ground commands during military and scientific missions.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Even so, the film’s gaze is more anthropological than polemical, especially given the faux-doc vibe created by its abundant handheld camerawork, seemingly filmed sometimes by the actors themselves.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Your work has long reclaimed the female body from the conventions of the male gaze, presenting sensuality as something self-authored rather than performed for an external viewer.
    Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Redbord pointed to how this token was concentrated in a small number of hands and price support eroded gradually, instead of all at once.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Chad Gable and Penta shook hands as Gable’s family watched from ringside.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • My attitude, when adults behave like middle-schoolers, is to take the high road and ignore it.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • After four years of orbiting Mars, the orbiter ran out of attitude-control propellant, so NASA had to shut it down.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Some travel essentials are simply non-negotiable, from a blackout eye mask for sleeping on the plane to a personal safety alarm for peace of mind.
    Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • There’s an incredibly welcoming feel, and no staffer blinks an eye at accommodating a baby or rowdy teens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
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  • Zahavy dissected the process that went into Albert Einstein’s formulation of his General Relativity Theory, noting that the scientist’s thinking evolved through three phases – deduction, induction, and finally, abduction.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This next phase is a kick up to 2,000, spread across Los Angeles County.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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