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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aspects Chief Justice John Roberts was one of several justices whose questions suggested misgivings about aspects of each side's position. — Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 The latter document archaeological sites, Sri Lankan dancers, and other aspects of the island culture. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Spielberg will focus on all creative aspects of the next live-action film based on a Hasbro line of toys. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Understanding bills and insurance coverage Managing financial aspects of healthcare can be overwhelming for patients and family members, particularly in the midst of a health crisis. — Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 Smaller size Starbucks is applying aspects of its broader redesign project to this smaller prototype. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Sources tell Deadline that Paramount has appointed Steven Spielberg to focus on all creative aspects of the next live-action Transformers film alongside longtime producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 But, like with many aspects of business these days, AI has changed the math. — Malte Kramer, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • After the Dallas Cowboys’ collapse against the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home on Thursday night, the team will have a break this weekend to look in the mirror at some potential changes in all three phases.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Huafon will invest directly alongside Circ and other investors, with additional processing capacity planned for later phases.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But today’s trend-conscious younger Americans are thinking beyond looks.
    — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Carla also keeps exchanging these looks with Johnny, which is worrying me.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 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
  • On Frequency of Love, Monét stretches out, pushing the boundaries of the sophisticated, retro sound of her previous album and finding some surprising new angles to her songwriting.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For her ensemble, Russell opted for classic black-and-white styling with a structured black miniskirt with a long-sleeve white blouse with sharp lines and angles.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But coming off the back of that, there was all of this legislation that was pretty awful and generally, there were a lot of homophobic attitudes, still quite extreme, even as late as the 1990s.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The table below shows how Harris voters weighed in on the four attitudes in August 2024 and June 2026.
    — Thomas Shull, Washington Post, 9 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
  • The star of the menu is the seafood, freshly caught and grilled with Aegean lemon and a choice of glaze and sides.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, independent journalists are developing direct relationships with advertisers and marketers, creating more fluidity between the editorial and business sides of their brands.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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