aspects

plural of aspect
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as in orientations
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 aspects But, like many other aspects of our ever-changing, high-tech world, this can feel overwhelming to leaders who are focused on the day-to-day challenges of running a business. Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Some readers have pointed out how quickly blame gets assigned to Sandy even about aspects of the show, like casting, that are out of her control. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 Some security-sensitive technical details have been redacted, while other aspects of the design may change as the project progresses through further reviews. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 One of the most original aspects of Rovelli's argument is to draw on philosophical sources beyond the usual suspects in the Greek or European tradition. Adam Frank, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 Showing up, staying curious and making people feel seen is paramount in all aspects of her life, whether in the boardroom or at the kitchen table. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Tariffs and Iran Two aspects of the president's policies look to be forcing the hand of the Fed. Steve Liesman, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 The Roberto Clemente Award is given to a player that best represents baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions in all aspects of the game. Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026 Even with years of preparation, some aspects of the tournament remain undecided until the final month. Eric Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • Overlapping features and houses built directly next to one another indicate the settlement developed in two phases, officials said — with its footprint shifting as new homes were constructed.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Home built in phases A larger house came after the cabin, where Roebbelen and his wife, Kimberly, raised their three children.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The combination of red and purple, in particular, has already won over celebrities, whoa re adding a pop of color to their off-duty looks.
    Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Joseph’s lavender looks are, as usual, the most divisive of the bunch.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With all of these freshly trackable orientations and multitask options in the Apple ecosystem (which seems to be paying closer attention to you than ever), what sorts of new engagement data could the foldable design provide app developers with?
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Chacon said that his businesses, which employ more than 200 people, already educate workers on their rights in new team member orientations, and that information on labor laws is clearly displayed on posters inside the stores.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The goal is to adorn the eyes without pulling too much focus, instead framing gazes in a way that honors the holistic ease of your look.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Despite this extreme proximity, their gazes bypass each other entirely.
    Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its value is very different now, with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and more recently Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner stretching it wider and wider, and players thus retreating further and further to cover new angles.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Guadagnino comes at Bertolucci from many angles, even claiming to have fancied him as a younger man, but facts and figures don’t really seem to enter into his concept of biography.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Polling in foreign countries shows a dramatic shift in attitudes toward the United States.
    Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This is why trading of Dell stock Wednesday will so heavily influence attitudes on the AI trade, at least in the near term.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.
    Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Her wide eyes speak their own language of panicked blinks and observant stares.
    Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Previous efforts to broker even a partial ceasefire have repeatedly fallen apart within hours, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In my experience, the strongest engagements begin when both sides understand what can be influenced, what cannot be controlled and how progress will be evaluated.
    Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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