aspects

plural of aspect
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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 Teeling and other bat researchers are studying aspects of the animals’ longevity, including bats’ ability to repair their DNA and harbor viruses without getting sick, for clues in order to enhance our own lives. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments discuss various aspects of maintaining health and well-being as one ages, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mental activity. — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 One of the unique aspects about this is obviously the episodes are short. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026 Lawrence has been intimately involved with all aspects of the brand, from products to packaging to marketing campaign, which features a video of people (both models and civilians alike) dancing freely to the same piece of music. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Some aspects of its design feel like steps backward from the standard iPhone design, as exemplified by the current iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 Pro. — ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 Like his fellow revolutionaries, Jefferson recoiled from such aspects of empire, past and present. — Jackson Lears, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 The sub-bass content on this track takes the form of a bass line in the verse, and the headphones did a good job of producing it without overshadowing other aspects of the mix. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 Bauza, who was of Filipino descent and based in Toronto before moving to Los Angeles, concerned himself with the technical aspects of Hollywood production before voicing some of its most recognizable characters. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 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
  • One of the various angles of footage of the incident was taken from a home Ring camera.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Upstairs, the bold reds and sharp angles of Johnson’s suite contrasted with the cream and honey softness of his wife Eunice’s office.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 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
  • That knack for making music that sounds more like an irruption in the environment than an assemblage of instruments carries across the six sides of vinyl that comprise From the Toolkit of Lovers.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The deal unraveled quickly, however, as both sides renewed attacks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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