aspect

noun

ˈa-ˌspekt How to pronounce aspect (audio)
Definition of aspectnext
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 Even Pasupalak doesn't believe AI should replace every aspect of leadership. — Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 But taking a deep dive into the stories of tomatoes and chocolate and corn shifted my focus to the human aspects of cooking. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 Morton marveled over the contemporary aspect of the story — the idea that history often repeats itself. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026 The loss was a compendium of failure, as the Rays struggled in all aspects of play. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for aspect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
  1. side
  2. presence
  3. orientation
  4. gaze
  5. hand
  6. attitude
  7. eye
  8. phase
Noun
  • One had to undergo emergency surgery to combat a life-threatening infection; the other required a surgeon to reconstruct the left side of her face, which had become paralyzed.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Barbara Rainey, a Cherry resident of 76 years, said a school bus hit her cousin’s car while trying to squeeze between vehicles parked on either side.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of side
Noun
  • The call led to a massive local, state and federal law enforcement presence racing up the one-lane road to the campsite, located 2,000 feet up in rough terrain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, authorities said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The gallery has an international presence, having shown work at art fairs across the US, London, Basel, and Mexico City.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026
Definition of presence
Noun
  • Novelist David Eggers lamented the business orientation of the tech entrepreneurs.
    — Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The staff currently stands at 35, the department said in a statement Tuesday, noting that another 14 people are in a months-long process of orientation, training and shadowing veteran inspectors.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of orientation
Noun
  • Garner is a master at the tearful longing gaze over the ocean.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
  • Miller wound up taking Sophia right out from under Reynolds’ controlling gaze.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of gaze
Noun
  • Keegan was not interested in being figurehead or a legend in the executive boxes, shaking hands and reminiscing about the old days.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • One student pushes a wheelbarrow across the Oakland Cemetery grass while others break up soil, rakes in hand.
    — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of hand
Noun
  • One other surprising benefit could be to shift people’s attitudes to climate change, according to recent research.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • The 45 mm Excalibur Kabuto Legacy takes particular inspiration from the samurai, spotlighting 12 highly detailed commanders perched at each hour mark—one of just many stunning aspects that will catch your eye on this latest release.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • Formaldehyde can irritate our eyes, throats, noses and lungs, but can also cause cancer — suggesting that exposure to persistent wildfire smoke could become more toxic as time goes on.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • Now, doctors get your latest cycle phase, symptoms, sleep score, steps and temperature deviation sent straight to their clinical dashboards so your stats are all in one place.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 July 2026
  • The Shift Redefining The Aftermarket The evolution of the automotive aftermarket has unfolded in two major phases.
    — Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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