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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as in gazes
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspects
The episode has punctured Preckwinkle’s reputation for managerial skill — a primary reason this page has endorsed her in previous elections despite some disagreements with other aspects of her record.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
October 23 – November 21 Certain aspects of your soul are ready to surface.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Many aspects of your health influence your blood pressure.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
There were a couple of really unusual aspects to that.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
This is one of those rather comprehensive AI laws that covers a wide gamut of AI aspects.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Sean Wallace and Jordan Mark Windsor) is part of a tradition of horror films fixated on the grotesque transformative aspects of pregnancy.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
One of the most notable aspects on display at CES is the hand’s tactile sensing.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
October 23 – November 21 Certain aspects of your soul are ready to surface.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Many aspects of your health influence your blood pressure.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
There were a couple of really unusual aspects to that.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
This is one of those rather comprehensive AI laws that covers a wide gamut of AI aspects.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Sean Wallace and Jordan Mark Windsor) is part of a tradition of horror films fixated on the grotesque transformative aspects of pregnancy.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
One of the most notable aspects on display at CES is the hand’s tactile sensing.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
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Progress at Zhangzhou China approved the Zhangzhou nuclear power project in phases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The airline said its gate areas will be converted in phases starting Monday night, a process that could take about two months to complete.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Everyone followed a similar sartorial rhythm, in sheer looks, black sparkles, and some cool-toned mint.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Honda has also generated a lot of buzz with its new CB1000F homage (below) to the beloved CB750F from the 1980s, and many of Harley-Davidson’s models carry on the looks and stance of models stretching back to the 1950s.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Immigration Justice Project will initially offer legal screenings, orientations, advice, referrals and pro se assistance for those looking to represent themselves, said interim director Laura Flores.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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These interactions lock spins into preferred orientations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The chandelier fixed squarely in the vaulted ceiling and the elegant milk glass lamps that lined the hallway cast their soft gazes downward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their gazes are bright, or disaffected, or longing.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After the initial burst of celebrity impressions, TikTokers began to approach the trend from different angles.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other photos show her posing in different angles in a black two-piece SYRN lingerie set paired with an Abra top, Dolce & Gabbana boots and Messika High Jewelry bodychain.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In terms of public attitudes to these vehicles in Europe, the picture is murky.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are seven characters in the play but at least seven different romantic couplings, most of them conducted with proper British attitudes and stiff upper lips.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Iris’ eyes (which Petrova communicates nonverbally via smitten stares), bonding with Aris, even if under circumstances mostly advantageous to him, fills an empty cup within her.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Salerno claims her team was disqualified from the following meet and then began to face intimidating stares from the trans athlete at public events.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even if the two sides strike a deal, negotiations down the road on a final agreement on the Homeland Security bill are likely to be difficult.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations between the two sides are poised to resume on Sunday amid doubts about Moscow’s commitment to a settlement.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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