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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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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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as in gazes
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspects
Other weeds simply detract from the visual or functional aspects of the lawn.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
That twist makes Frank both sympathetic and conniving, and Bale does a good job letting both aspects of his complex performance come through.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest things within our program is the communal aspects — just seeing the same people come back, that trust that develops with the audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Accordingly, the new vaccine contains a cocktail of substances intended to stimulate several aspects of the immune system.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Those lessons, LaRavia said, have turned into tangible aspects of his personal current skillset.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Locke also emphasized the right to property, while Montesquieu saw the importance of international commerce, among other aspects, including the separation of powers.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Understanding specific aspects of Amish religious thinking, however, is key to weighing whether objections are religious, especially when no religious command directly forbids vaccinations.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
That twist makes Frank both sympathetic and conniving, and Bale does a good job letting both aspects of his complex performance come through.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest things within our program is the communal aspects — just seeing the same people come back, that trust that develops with the audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Accordingly, the new vaccine contains a cocktail of substances intended to stimulate several aspects of the immune system.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Those lessons, LaRavia said, have turned into tangible aspects of his personal current skillset.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Locke also emphasized the right to property, while Montesquieu saw the importance of international commerce, among other aspects, including the separation of powers.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Understanding specific aspects of Amish religious thinking, however, is key to weighing whether objections are religious, especially when no religious command directly forbids vaccinations.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
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Instead of forcing lasers to synchronize phases, the lantern simply merges their outputs efficiently.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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As their names suggest, temperature is one of the main factors driving the growth phases of warm- and cool-season grasses.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sign up to vote for the best looks at the Oscars!—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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For older teen girls and young women, striking the balance between fun, youthful looks and sophistication for the growing woman is important.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Enveloped in all this optical dazzlement, and cutting across the frame with their bold, frontal gazes, the women are the very embodiment of dignity and power, mirrors of the independence roiling at the heart of the nation.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Besides their long, dark hair and smoldering gazes, what do Charli XCX and Salma Hayek have in common?—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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There, biological imaging specialist Thomas van de Kamp oversaw the operation, as intense X-ray beams swept through each specimen and high-speed detectors recorded thousands of projection images from multiple angles.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Video from multiple angles showed that Pretti did not try to draw his gun from his waistband before or during the scuffle with federal agents.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The attitudes of Wyoming’s wildlife authorities appear to be shifting as well.—
Wendy Keefover,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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How this shapes political attitudes, empathy and prevention outcomes remains underexplored.—
Arnaud Kurze,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The stares were blank and the handshakes perfunctory, because the Canadians know the value of silver as pertains to this tournament.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Her vacant stares are laced with just enough recognizable humanity to make the camera question what, if anything, is going on behind her eyes — a mystery that looms over the entire story.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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There is only one China, both sides agreed, and the only question was which government was legitimate.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Justice can help both sides of any ongoing conflict in your life.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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