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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aspects The agreement, which excluded some aspects of previous international proposals that Rhodesia had found unfavorable, also bypassed the PF leaders and their considerable support base. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 Fragrance will remain a strategic focus for Cosmoprof Asia, with three special projects exploring different aspects of perfumery — from scent culture and innovation to fragrance creation and international olfactory excellence. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 According to our report, these aspects of well-being have declined at a rate that’s up to four times greater than physical well-being. — Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 There [are] always so many new aspects of migration to explore. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 Indeed, as the film progressed Douglas found aspects of her relationships with Stoltz and Matt Dillon’s characters on screen playing out in real life, and vice versa. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026 This perception of threat, intertwined with a harsh interpretation of religious morality, dominated 17th-century life, with the optimistic, protective and compassionate aspects of Christianity often overpowered by fear and a desire to judge. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 One of the puzzling aspects of endometriosis—a gynecologic condition in which tissue similar to that lining the uterus grows outside of it—is that the extent of the disease doesn’t determine the severity of its symptoms. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 The scientists would request the ICJ to clarify aspects of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which provides the backbone of international space law, said Boley. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • To gain city approval, Alcala underwent several phases of review, starting with the mandatory application process.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Sure, totality itself may bring some relief, but the entire event, including partial phases, will be about 2 hours 45 minutes.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Not long ago, ordering a nonalcoholic beer at Oktoberfest could draw puzzled looks.
    — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This week, the best beauty looks played both sides of the color wheel.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But De Kooning would apply fragments of the reproductions to new compositions, often in different orientations.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026
  • For investors evaluating the domestic energy landscape, the distinct strategic orientations of the big three independent operators illustrate how this cash windfall is being captured.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 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
  • Four of these angles implicitly frame the corners of a square, while a fifth seems to indicate a wider area around it.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In video footage from multiple angles, Kotlikoff is seen getting into his car and simply backing into two members of the group—a student and a recent graduate—and then driving away from the scene.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This week’s Pollwatcher looks at Americans’ attitudes and behaviors toward college education and highlights polls from two key House districts.
    — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Governments from tiny Qatar and Kuwait to much larger Saudi Arabia and Algeria are navigating shifting attitudes around the role of women – while also confronting economic and employment challenges.
    — Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • With all of his flexes and stares and shuffles, every plate appearance feels like an event.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Under the memorandum of understanding the two sides signed in June that collapsed within days, Iran's nuclear program was meant to be discussed over a 60-day period.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The group of senators — which includes all Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s Africa panel — criticized both sides of the conflict.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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