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 Given the then-widespread assumption that the Greek and Roman past was superior to the present in all aspects of life (except perhaps religion), Renaissance scholars and creators strove to imitate classical antiquity. Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Achieving Modernity Without Losing Humanity Another consideration for Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer was how to modernize aspects of its legal operations while preserving the personal service that has been important to its practice. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Effective immediately, Murphy will work alongside founder and chief innovation officer Billy Merritt, helping to lead the creative vision across all aspects of the brand, from product development to consumer education. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The analogue here is cash management, which is perhaps one of the least exciting, yet most important aspects of long-term, long-only investing. Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 One of the most striking aspects of the novel is its characters’ profound self-consciousness about the place of the gangster in American culture. Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Those two aspects combine into a game that, ultimately, makes every hour feel distinctly different, just like a Saturday morning cartoon. George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Service There are many stories of The Oberoi’s service standards where guest requirements are paramount in all aspects of operation. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Getting enough magnesium — a mineral involved in hundreds of bodily processes — can help support several aspects of health and overall well-being during this stage of life. Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • A week after losing 49-35 to Batavia, Maine South came out strong in all three phases of the game.
    Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The next two phases, Elephant Springs and Predators of Asia and Africa, opened in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 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
  • Gabor filters are then used to analyze texture and edge information at different orientations and scales, helping identify corresponding pixels between the two images.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping up with all the events, orientations, try-outs, practices, conferences, and more doesn’t have to raise your blood pressure.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 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
  • The alt-casts will stream for free across the Yahoo Sports website and app and feature unique camera angles provided by Apple TV.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Imagine a workflow where directing a cinematic sequence is as intuitive as having a fluid conversation, allowing an independent creator to iterate, test angles and refine narratives in real time.
    Coco Mao, Forbes.com, 1 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
  • Some China watchers, however, are keeping their expectations low, as both sides appear to be more interested in avoiding moves that would risk their current trade truce.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The newfound decagon is about 104,250 miles (167,820 kilometers) wide, with each of its 10 sides measuring about 10,425 miles (16,782 km) long.
    Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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