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 The company now deploys hundreds of AI agents across different aspects of its business. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Seeing the reactions of fans of those teams and the emotion that that means for them has been, for me, one of the best aspects of watching this year’s World Cup. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026 Vertical dramas are not one of our massive priorities at the moment, but there are other aspects of creating new IP with the content creators. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 The standard of excellence the school represents in all aspects of formation and education will only improve as a result of this partnership. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 This being New York, however, some aspects of the economy are on very shaky ground. Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026 The film uses aspects of genre and horror to drive home its worldview, yet there is hope through the grime and the bodily fluids that things could work out. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 July 2026 Rather than report the bug to Apple, Liu allegedly seized the opportunity to download files detailing various aspects of Apple’s business. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 Since 2021, prosecutors said detectives continued to investigate various aspects of the case before it was presented to a grand jury in late June. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • The aircraft successfully completed mission phases with the landing gear both up and down, demonstrating that its autonomous flight systems worked as planned.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • The blue-gray sunray dial centers around a highly legible perpetual calendar display that shows the seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, and phases of the moon.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • And some have responded by seizing the female obsession with looks, already rooted in misogyny, and rebranding it with maximum toxicity—in other words, by becoming looksmaxxers.
    Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • Smith’s few looks per game will likely be orchestrated, with orbit motions, screens and quick receptions on angle routes.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Some room orientations provide a view toward the tracks, where trains can be watched slipping through the station.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • 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.
    Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • 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.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Some only have two or three recline options, whereas top-dollar models can be adjusted between a set range of angles for a more personalized lounging experience.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Beyond the road lie much smaller buildings organized in neat rows made up of a jumble of hard angles—porch steps, open windows, sloping roofs—that seem to spring spontaneously from the ground.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Consumer attitudes, especially among Gen-Z, have shifted dramatically over the past few years, with many placing greater value on moderation, home consumption, and low-alcohol lifestyles.
    Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • Americans’ attitudes toward the economy have improved slightly as gas prices declined, but their outlook remains mostly negative.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Brith stares, dazed, nonplussed.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • There are no plans to try to separate supporters of the two sides, Atlanta police said — either inside or outside the stadium.
    Andre Butso, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Customers can also expect certified angus beef, prepared sides, salads and entries that are available daily.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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