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
Because of delays, Peter, having committed to spending a year in Israel, turned to me to manage all aspects of this sprawling project.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Osaki grew up in a multigenerational home with traditional Japanese American grandparents whose emphasis on achievement seeped into all aspects of life.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
The war with Russia has touched all aspects of Ukrainian life, including efforts to preserve the nation’s history.
—Hanna Palamarenko, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The slew of developments emphasizes Google’s attempt to own all aspects of AI, from the physical infrastructure to commercial software — while its competitors have focused on fewer layers of the tech stack.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Salah and his attorney, Michael Heumann, challenged his conviction and several aspects of the incarceration recommendations made by prosecutors and federal probation officials in a proceeding that was unusually contentious for a sentencing hearing.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The military controlled all aspects of the economy during this period, until the 1990s, when the country gradually started to open up and oligarchs tied to the regime took charge.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Smith will oversee all aspects of the group’s HR function, from talent acquisition and employee engagement to leadership development and inclusion and belonging.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Still, certain aspects of health care reform are under discussion, including whether to extend enhanced premium tax credits, designed to make healthcare more affordable through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Osaki grew up in a multigenerational home with traditional Japanese American grandparents whose emphasis on achievement seeped into all aspects of life.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
The war with Russia has touched all aspects of Ukrainian life, including efforts to preserve the nation’s history.
—Hanna Palamarenko, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The slew of developments emphasizes Google’s attempt to own all aspects of AI, from the physical infrastructure to commercial software — while its competitors have focused on fewer layers of the tech stack.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Salah and his attorney, Michael Heumann, challenged his conviction and several aspects of the incarceration recommendations made by prosecutors and federal probation officials in a proceeding that was unusually contentious for a sentencing hearing.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The military controlled all aspects of the economy during this period, until the 1990s, when the country gradually started to open up and oligarchs tied to the regime took charge.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Smith will oversee all aspects of the group’s HR function, from talent acquisition and employee engagement to leadership development and inclusion and belonging.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Still, certain aspects of health care reform are under discussion, including whether to extend enhanced premium tax credits, designed to make healthcare more affordable through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
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The researchers focused on lithium aluminum alloys and examined how lithium ions navigate two internal phases, known as the lithium-rich beta phase and the lithium-poor alpha phase.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Known for long-term weather predictions, moon phases, fishing and gardening guides and folk wisdom, the publication expressed pride in its 208-year legacy.—
Jason M. Volack,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Apostel included several selfies of herself and Cruz showing off their sophisticated looks.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Tease… Without the Payoff Throughout the night, Grande, Erivo, and the cast teased exclusive looks at new film clips and musical moments — but the live audience didn’t end up seeing them.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Steininger and Yurkevich then divided the parameter space of orientations into approximately 18 million tiny blocks, and tested the center point of each block to see if its corresponding orientation produced a Rupert passage.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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OmniBook x Flip, a 2-in-1 laptop that can do it all, featuring a spacious 16-inch display with a sharp 2K resolution that will never leave you squinting, pinching to zoom, or switching orientations to better see what’s on your screen.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lots of laughter, troubled gazes, leftovers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In Competition Tender Claws’ Face Jumping, uses eye-tracking on the Meta Quest Pro to let participants swap perspectives with what looked like ghosts, by locking gazes with them.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Day after day, Ward and Cormican went out onto those parts of the lake, crisscrossing them to capture images from multiple angles.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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What ensues is a twisty mystery that is, per The Hollywood Reporter‘s review, poked and prodded at from all angles.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These softening attitudes, however, are not equally shared among political parties.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Now the cruelty that defines our attitudes toward children has a receptacle in social media.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some feminists saw that as presumption, skipping the long price of admission—slights, salaries, stares.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Secluded in the rural Indiana camp, reigniting a messy relationship with a longtime friend and wary of the cryptic stares of her peers, our narrator discovers the demons have followed her all the way from New York City.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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In breaking with the contentious dealings between the league and the NFL Players Association, Tagliabue and Upshaw kept negotiations respectful and centered on what would benefit both sides.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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