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 Oren’s particular calibration across all aspects of her atmosphere, design, pacing, and performances make that movie an especially fascinating film to revisit, as the reading of it differs quite wildly each time. Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 Classification societies are experts in the technical aspects of yacht construction and maintenance. Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 One of the defining aspects of a multicamera TV show is the laughter. Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Razor wire, steel doors, surveillance cameras and uniformed officers typically surround daily life inside, and firm rules govern nearly all aspects of in-person visitation. Jillian Turanovic, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 This San Sebastián Nobu hotel features all the great aspects of the brand with a Basque twist. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Community and commemoration are the most important aspects here. R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 In some cases, hormonal changes may contribute to neurological and physiological symptoms — a process that can begin in earnest in a woman's late 30s and may affect aspects of cognitive and physical functioning. Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
Noun
  • The glasses are needed for those who will see the partial solar eclipse and even for those who will be in the path of the total solar eclipse in the partial phases.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And Meta lost both phases of a landmark lawsuit brought by ⁠New Mexico in ​state court.
    Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But more than a decade on, follow-through looks underwhelming.
    Nick Allardice, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Music and makeup fans were equally obsessed with the latest installment in Larsson and Sinot's increasingly stunning concert looks.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • More broadly, Iran’s anti-American stance clashes with the official orientations of all three signatories of the Mecca agreement.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Its integrated unibody clip attaches to laptops, monitors or standard tripods and it can be used in landscape, portrait and even upside-down orientations.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Despite this extreme proximity, their gazes bypass each other entirely.
    Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • If sensors detect potential instability or loss of traction, the system can independently adjust rear-wheel angles, apply individual wheel braking, or modulate motor torque to maintain control.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Octobuddy Silicone Suction Phone Case Adhesive Mount Phone suctions are great for filming, video chats, and getting the best angles for photos—and Octobuddy comes highly recommended by Greene.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The home is in a historic neighborhood that reflected post-World War II Los Angeles’ embrace of mid-century modern building design and mid-century, West Coast modern attitudes about race, class and equality.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The cast share the characters’ disparate attitudes toward queerness.
    Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.
    Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Her wide eyes speak their own language of panicked blinks and observant stares.
    Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The Mayflower Stand, refurbished in 2019, looks out over a modern, if otherwise rather visually ordinary, stadium, with the three uniform sides joined together at both corners.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In May 2023, Serbia and Kosovo reached an agreement which included commitments by both sides to clarify the fate of the missing, but Kosovo and Serbia have accused each other of stalling efforts to work together.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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