aspects

Definition of aspectsnext
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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Recent Examples of aspects The page will include a progress summary with a breakdown of different aspects of the plan and their levels of completion, as well as a table of contents for viewers to navigate different elements of the plan. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 Those aspects would need to be carefully spelled out in the AI law. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Ownership and a ballpark plan are the two most important aspects of expansion. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 Reaching enough qualified candidates is one of the hardest — and most expensive — aspects of the recruiting process, but ZipRecruiter distributes postings to more than 100 job boards with a single click. Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026 The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 The Islamic Republic wants to preserve aspects of its nuclear program, but is also seeking financial relief for its cratered economy, The Wall Street Journal reported. semafor.com, 29 May 2026 That unpredictability was one of the aspects of the character that Coleman found most rewarding to explore. Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Flowerbeds and lawns are some of the most time-consuming aspects of homeownership, so things tend to pop up over time without drawing attention from homeowners. Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • Every film school grad can walk you through the different phases of making a movie.
    Daren Smith, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
  • By jumping into man-to-man phases as their opponents were looking to consolidate possession, the non-elite sides now had a fighting chance of pulling their talent-heavy opponents down to their level.
    Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • The whimsical looks have sparked debate online, with some accusing the 23-year-old pop star of sexualizing children's clothes.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
  • Book three of Kennedy’s Off-Campus series, The Score, follows Dean, who’s something of a playboy thanks to his irresistible charm and good looks.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • In some systems, media have clearly identifiable political orientations, report the news from the point of view of particular factions, and in some cases participate in the process of debate and negotiation among those factions.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • Buildings, for example, could potentially use one side of the film during colder seasons to absorb solar heat, then switch orientations during hotter periods to reduce cooling loads.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • For more than 130 years, this twilight chamber, as Ingmar Bergman called it, was brought to life by the lives of others, by their thoughts, their struggles, their words and their gazes.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
  • Everyone’s soft gazes soon hardened as the magnificent baby with so many rolls and love handles proved to be all unsightly flab.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Tacklers lunge at him from all angles, speeds and directions.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Think of them as a team working together from slightly different angles to save your skin barrier, stop transepidermal water loss, and maintain healthy hydration levels.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • From Xi Jinping’s quest to regain China’s glory, to Vladimir Putin’s attempts at a new Russian empire, to the rise of populist anti-foreign attitudes in the United States, Britain, Germany, and France, negative views of others underpin many of the conflicts in today’s world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
  • Bad attitudes sink projects faster than anything else.
    Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Surrounded by, among others, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and several family members, Trump stares bluntly as Swanson and Landwehr go at it.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
  • Passengers react to unexpected seatmate Passengers and flight attendants reacted with surprise as Stewie made its way to a window seat, drawing stares, photos, and plenty of questions.
    J.D. Miles, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.
    Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • Since the reformatting of the Champions League in 2024-25, the past two Europa Leagues have gone to English sides, too.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026

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