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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3
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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4
as in gazes
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspects
Paxton could also underscore the anxiety disorder aspects of Sorsby’s health to claim a conference can’t punish a school for playing an athlete with a health condition.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Residents who have discussed the issue online described the smell as one of the most unpleasant aspects of the ongoing seaweed buildup.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
That human connection continues to be one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
By continuing to gain greater control of key aspects of our industry ecosystem, Flexjet is constantly elevating customer experience and innovating product offerings in a way that truly redefines private aviation today.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
There are some positive aspects to Gen Zers’ approach to risky behaviors, such as lower rates of teen pregnancy and a focus on protecting their peace and work-life balance.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The transition, like all aspects of this piece, is frolicsomely conducted.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
One of the great aspects of my tablet is its lighting, whether it's being used in bright sunlight or on a dimmed plane.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Luckily for viewers, the film version of American Psycho presents the best aspects of the novel without luxuriating in book Bateman’s fevered misogyny.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Residents who have discussed the issue online described the smell as one of the most unpleasant aspects of the ongoing seaweed buildup.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
That human connection continues to be one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
By continuing to gain greater control of key aspects of our industry ecosystem, Flexjet is constantly elevating customer experience and innovating product offerings in a way that truly redefines private aviation today.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
There are some positive aspects to Gen Zers’ approach to risky behaviors, such as lower rates of teen pregnancy and a focus on protecting their peace and work-life balance.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The transition, like all aspects of this piece, is frolicsomely conducted.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
One of the great aspects of my tablet is its lighting, whether it's being used in bright sunlight or on a dimmed plane.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Luckily for viewers, the film version of American Psycho presents the best aspects of the novel without luxuriating in book Bateman’s fevered misogyny.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
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Participants regularly meet with a case manager and judge and advance through five phases.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The development would be adjacent to 135 tiny homes installed in phases beginning during the COVID pandemic to take in veterans who had camped on San Vicente.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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At tight end, Evans, Feleipe Franks and James Mitchell continued to get plenty of looks from the backup QBs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Religious practitioners may also regard nonheterosexual orientations or non-cisgender identities as immoral or otherwise inconsistent with their religious beliefs.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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Buildings, for example, could potentially use one side of the film during colder seasons to absorb solar heat, then switch orientations during hotter periods to reduce cooling loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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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.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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Everyone’s soft gazes soon hardened as the magnificent baby with so many rolls and love handles proved to be all unsightly flab.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their rivalry is unmatched in longevity, spanning from title bouts to deeply personal angles involving Cena's father.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Grande's costar, Cynthia Erivo, quickly jumped in to help pull the man away before security intervened, as seen in videos showing multiple angles of the moment.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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Journalists such as Ofusu believe global attitudes towards African football held Ghana back at a time when the national team were arguably at their best.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Whitcomb said attitudes toward growth have shifted but not enough for Davis to meet its state housing obligations.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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For those who like to stand out and get stares on public transportation, try a folding-screen smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ($1,600).—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
19 Nov. 2025
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Even a simple trip to the grocery store meant enduring mean stares and venomous whispers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His eyes had rested on a flimsy plastic cup that had been abandoned on the sink, holding ragged lime slices and a slush of ice that was causing little beads of condensation to form on its sides.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Pressure on all sides of the system The county added 146 net licensed child care slots last year, but Hazeldize says that in an area this large and with this much rapid growth, an increase of 146 slots is essentially flat.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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