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
The bottom line, however, is that these six massive missteps, if not reversed, may ruin some of the greatest aspects of our country, our image, our economy, and our contributions to the world.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Membership for the privatized golf club will cost $17,500, but membership to the social aspect of the private community only, including the pickleball and tennis courts as well as the fitness centers, costs $5,000.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025
The teachers couldn’t be happier with the finished product, knowing the impact the students made and how every aspect holds such a deep meaning.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Understanding and applying this essential aspect of leadership can prove truly transformational for business performance.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Membership for the privatized golf club will cost $17,500, but membership to the social aspect of the private community only, including the pickleball and tennis courts as well as the fitness centers, costs $5,000.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025
The teachers couldn’t be happier with the finished product, knowing the impact the students made and how every aspect holds such a deep meaning.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Understanding and applying this essential aspect of leadership can prove truly transformational for business performance.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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On the left-hand side of the stage, fans funnelled directly into a pen that added more pressure to fans against barriers with no route of escape.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Their litany of injuries on the pitching side, particularly to the starting rotation, has mushroomed to cartoonish levels.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Construction management requires on-site presence, real-time decision-making, and complex coordination between multiple trades and stakeholders.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The presence of the Truxtun complicates any potential Houthi attempts to target non-U. S. ships within the carrier strike group, the specialist outlet The Maritime Executive said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Soil pits, trellising design, canopy orientation and clonal selection will be shared with club members.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Medications that can affect blood pressure, balance, and spatial orientation (the vestibular system), or the central nervous system can all lead to side effects, including lightheadedness.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Internet users were quick to question the target audience of this release, with many fans criticizing the Euphoria star for catering to the male gaze and rewarding her objectifiers.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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With a conqueror’s gaze, Paris coolly weighs the situation.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Fewer owners reported raising compensation last month, a sign that wage pressures, hand in hand with inflation, are easing.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Democratic candidates are sparring over how to best respond to President Donald Trump’s agenda in the Garden State and each hopes to keep the state’s governorship in Democratic hands.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Fermin is an example to any budding professional for his work ethic and humble attitude.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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China’s use of economic coercion against South Korea has fueled such anti-Beijing attitudes in recent years.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Sporting a bushy salt-and-pepper beard and a world-weary look in his eyes, Pearce finds dimensions both tragic and devious in what could have been merely the stock character of the wily long-term inmate whose isolation has cost him his humanity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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The main idea is to look at the world through the eyes of a child.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The first phase involves reducing operations and staffing over several months, moving inmates to other prisons, and conducting studies on logistics, closure impacts and the site’s long-term future, corrections officials said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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Introducing Week Zero—a short, structured, pre-onboarding phase that prepares, filters and sets the tone for every new sales rep before their first official day.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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