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
Smith will oversee all aspects of the group’s HR function, from talent acquisition and employee engagement to leadership development and inclusion and belonging.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of sport, entertainment and culture, Vega will lead all aspects of marketing and creative storytelling for the organization.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 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
But other aspects of the creative process were no different than any film project.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
But to be fully mired in the morose misses the positive aspects of this season, and this team.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Yet one of the most striking aspects of this scene comes not from the nebula itself but rather from the spectacular backdrop of stars behind it.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Ticketing is one of the most important aspects of the touring industry, connecting fans to their favorite artists.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
However, not all aspects of the storm can be so easily attributed to climate change, including its slow movement.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of sport, entertainment and culture, Vega will lead all aspects of marketing and creative storytelling for the organization.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 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
But other aspects of the creative process were no different than any film project.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
But to be fully mired in the morose misses the positive aspects of this season, and this team.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Yet one of the most striking aspects of this scene comes not from the nebula itself but rather from the spectacular backdrop of stars behind it.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Ticketing is one of the most important aspects of the touring industry, connecting fans to their favorite artists.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
However, not all aspects of the storm can be so easily attributed to climate change, including its slow movement.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
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That’s really in all three phases.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Our scenario describes all the evolutionary phases of the supernova with great precision.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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This next-generation weaving process precisely layers multiple fiber tones and orientations to control how light interacts with the surface.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 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
Noun
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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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The conversation seems to have marked a shift in the right’s attitudes about Fuentes.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Is that indicative of a telling contrast in attitudes?—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 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
Noun
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Eyes not on the sides of their heads, and a quick, macular gaze that isn’t like other animals’.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Senior Producer Ivy Odom likes to use these crispy cornbread bites as a vehicle for getting a bite of all the good Thanksgiving sides together on her plate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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