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

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Recent Examples of aspects Virtually all aspects of the game degrade in the heat, Mandelbaum said. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 One of the most impressive aspects of the MacBook Pro is that, despite leveraging all this horsepower, the gas tank is huge. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 For Williams, Como is viewed as having negative aspects, but the neighborhood is a family, with people who have brought about positive change and youth who have become successful. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Finally, slow down when discussing critical aspects, actively checking for genuine understanding to ensure your message resonates. Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 These efforts are intended to validate the unique aspects of its underground deployment strategy before commercial operation. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 Since 2021, prosecutors said detectives continued to investigate various aspects of the case before it was presented to a grand jury in late June. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The network serves as a linchpin in Warner’s negotiations with distributors ranging from Charter to Roku, according to two people familiar with aspects of the network’s operations. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 July 2026 The energy crisis affects all aspects of daily life, because the lack of electricity and fuel affects water distribution, transportation, garbage collection and communications, including cell phone and internet service. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • While many companies charge fees for both the investigation and discovery phases, Tax Defense Network charges a single flat fee for cases.
    Nick Perry, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Three opportunities to intercept Ballistic missiles travel through three distinct flight phases, each offering different interception opportunities.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The couple wore custom looks by Christian Dior Haute Couture, along with Christian Louboutin shoes.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Some room orientations provide a view toward the tracks, where trains can be watched slipping through the station.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The event features a striking diversity of body shapes, ages, complexions, backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions and body art, all made equal under the Florida sun (slightly overcast this year) by their status as golden geese for the fan platforms.
    Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • But the melancholy pop soundtrack (Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, Noah Cyrus) and many, many longing gazes suggest we’re meant to find all of this terribly moving, rather than exhausting.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Aging athletes talk all the time about that sense of being tested, of being seen from all angles.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
  • Though some of these screens display different video works, while others form The Late, all seem to tell pieces of the same story, albeit at different times and from different angles.
    Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • But as Falcon 9 dramatically lowered launch costs through reusability and SpaceX began dominating global launch markets, attitudes changed.
    Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • It's been a 10-year hiatus from television for him and comes amid shifting attitudes toward cable news shows.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • In the top of the 7th, Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke hits the first batter, Miguel Montero, in the back, prompting both benches to empty, although only stares are exchanged.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Brith stares, dazed, nonplussed.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Kessler and the Jazz had been in contract talks, and the two sides met in person in early June, but those discussions didn’t go very far toward a resolution.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The bagel shop, which offers an array of sandwiches, sides and sweets, will fill the former Java’s Brewing Bakery and Café space at 1526 Providence Road S.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

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