1
as in phases
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 looks
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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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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as in gazes
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspects
One of the most interesting aspects of the history of pedantry is that evolution of its meaning.
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Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
27 June 2026
Beyond the technical aspects of filmmaking, the core message is one of resourcefulness.
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Jd Linville,
Variety,
27 June 2026
The influence of wheat country One of the most unusual aspects of Spring Valley Vineyard isn't found in the winery.
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Yet, in some aspects, technology still cannot match what nature has created.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
As per the habit of our times, the people are answering these questions and more on the prediction markets that have consumed ever more aspects of American life.
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Miriam Elder,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.
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Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
However, arriving at that conclusion required revisiting one of the most uncertain aspects of the sun’s future evolution.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Speaking before Thursday’s training session at Cape Verde’s training base in Tampa, Vozinha said having his family nearby was one of the most meaningful aspects of his World Cup experience.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
27 June 2026
Beyond the technical aspects of filmmaking, the core message is one of resourcefulness.
—
Jd Linville,
Variety,
27 June 2026
The influence of wheat country One of the most unusual aspects of Spring Valley Vineyard isn't found in the winery.
—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Yet, in some aspects, technology still cannot match what nature has created.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
As per the habit of our times, the people are answering these questions and more on the prediction markets that have consumed ever more aspects of American life.
—
Miriam Elder,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.
—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
However, arriving at that conclusion required revisiting one of the most uncertain aspects of the sun’s future evolution.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Speaking before Thursday’s training session at Cape Verde’s training base in Tampa, Vozinha said having his family nearby was one of the most meaningful aspects of his World Cup experience.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
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Asia’s defense cycle will enter one of its most capital-intensive phases this year, driven by naval shipbuilding and maintenance across Northeast Asia and Australia.
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But there is plenty to be accomplished across all three phases before then.
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Scroll on for the ultimate breakdown and get inspired to put your spin on these looks for your next getaway.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Long-term wealth accumulation is driven less by conventional financial advice and more by psychological orientations towards time.
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The event features a striking diversity of body shapes, ages, complexions, backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions and body art, all made equal under the Florida sun (slightly overcast this year) by their status as golden geese for the fan platforms.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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But the melancholy pop soundtrack (Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, Noah Cyrus) and many, many longing gazes suggest we’re meant to find all of this terribly moving, rather than exhausting.
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Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
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The episode featured the advancement of multiple angles as Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga split away from the MFTs just days after Solo Sikoa spiked his own brother Jimmy Uso in the name of his family.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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It is caused by environments that allow harmful attitudes to take root.
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In the top of the 7th, Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke hits the first batter, Miguel Montero, in the back, prompting both benches to empty, although only stares are exchanged.
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Brith stares, dazed, nonplussed.
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With the passage of Thursday’s law, both sides have agreed to pull their respective measures from the November ballot, halting campaigns that had both parties amassing tens of millions in funding and blanketing the airwaves with ads.
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But Newsom disagreed, and the opposing sides of the measure failed to reach a compromise ahead of the Thursday deadline to withdrawal a measure.
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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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