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 In many ways, the joy of playing Mary is that different actors bring different aspects and personality nuances to the role. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 Poor behavior in many aspects of society today often reflect poor parenting of a child. — Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 But the ability to measure more aspects of brain health does not necessarily mean the ability to improve them. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 Functional aspects include a detachable strap as well as interior and exterior slip pockets. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Abdelaziz, who watches older films to study different aspects of acting and filmmaking, said representing Egypt came with a sense of responsibility. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 Shrunken atoms open a window into other aspects of fundamental physics, too. — George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 In Russia, Rodnyansky, his producer, had protected him from the fraught and unseemly aspects of securing financing. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 Fourth, Durbin has continued to champion broad immigration reform while also developing narrower bills to address specific aspects of this complex challenge. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • This applies during launch, operation, and end of life phases, and satellites and other spacecraft need to be designed with this in mind.
    — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • It’s been 17 years since the High Line opened, with subsequent phases of the elevated park unfurling to the northern terminus at 34th Street.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This was especially important on Wildwood, which features a huge range of costumes; in the city sequences everyone is dressed in modern clothing, whereas in the forest characters have more fantastical looks.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Gap is one of the first mass brands to pursue a major integration, encouraging users to try on Gap products and share their looks within the app.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • An adjustable stand will increase functionality and be more compatible with the tablet’s orientations.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The proof-of-concept technology could allow engineers to create antennas of different lengths and orientations simply by adjusting a laser, eliminating the need for bulky mechanical antenna deployment systems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 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 film also conjures the same terrifying fears as the book with its haunting musical score, set design, camera angles, and the emotional performances of Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The magic is in its sloped sides, a departure from the classic skillet’s 90-degree angles.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • More broadly, a meta-analysis of over 100 studies found that fear appeals reliably shift attitudes and behavior across health and other domains.
    — Monique Mitchell Turner, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Above 5%, however, attitudes began to shift and yields suddenly starting looking like an attractive entry point, compensating even for the risk of inflation above 3%.
    — Fred Imbert,Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The excellent Benton plays Paulina — the Regina George-esque queen bee at a girls’ high school in 1986 Ghana — with snide stares, biting put-downs and internalized torment.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The movie is replete with long moments of silence, intense stares and gentle teasing and probing among the four that can feel particularly electric to some viewers.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Top it with your favorite gravy or pan sauce, and eat it alongside sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or mac and cheese.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Equipment is protected by carport roofing, but is not screened in on the sides to prevent the entry of insects.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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