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
  • The miscues and lack of execution affected all phases of the game during their 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The famed dictionary added 1,400 new words to its dictionary on Wednesday, many focused on internet-first phases and trends.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The edits focus on key seasonal themes including maximalist looks, statement tailoring, elevated layering and modern takes on heritage pieces.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The couple were spotted visiting an art gallery on September 17 in two looks that sat on opposite sides of the style spectrum.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For investors evaluating the domestic energy landscape, the distinct strategic orientations of the big three independent operators illustrate how this cash windfall is being captured.
    Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • This summer has covered that idea from a variety of angles, thanks to a trio of uniformly entertaining movies.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Scientists must approach them from many different angles, some of which require new tools and experiments never before conducted.
    Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Janson Junk, Tyler Phillips and Ryan Gusto generally have had good attitudes about getting early hooks, though Phillips reacted angrily after being lifted with a lead in the fourth inning against the Dodgers last weekend.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Based on the way American attitudes have shifted toward a certain country in the Middle East, Robert Kraft likely lost a lot of fans with a recent decision.
    Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 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
  • Room for Disagreement For Oman, Qatar, and Pakistan, these economic and security costs may add urgency in their push to press all sides to a resolution.
    Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Also high on the agenda is a trade truce that saw both sides lower tariffs and export restrictions, which is set to expire in November.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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