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as in side
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 presence
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 orientation
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 gaze
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspect
The interfaith aspect of the vigil is one result of PACT’s organizing work.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Straight Line Was a Lie finds the band embracing an openhearted surrender to every aspect of growth while acknowledging that the cycle will inevitably begin again.
—Gabrielle MacAfee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
That aspect of the fandom initially took Ben Stiller, Severance’s executive producer and primary director, by surprise.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Though the demise of their eyes continues to fascinate biologists, in recent years, attention has shifted to other intriguing aspects of cavefish biology.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Straight Line Was a Lie finds the band embracing an openhearted surrender to every aspect of growth while acknowledging that the cycle will inevitably begin again.
—Gabrielle MacAfee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
That aspect of the fandom initially took Ben Stiller, Severance’s executive producer and primary director, by surprise.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Though the demise of their eyes continues to fascinate biologists, in recent years, attention has shifted to other intriguing aspects of cavefish biology.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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Threat Detection Needs Trustworthy Data On the threat detection side, AI is already proving its worth by filtering noise, detecting anomalies and identifying malicious behavior that traditional tools might miss.—
Craig Davies,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Some important progress has been made — Barca released a video on August 13 showing progress in the internal public areas of the stadium, the playing surface installed, and seating in place in the Gol Sud (south goal) and Tribuna (down one side of the pitch) stands.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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This cut is even more shocking given the fact that the Panthers were also about to trade Adam Thielen and a very young receiving core could use a veteran presence.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In the lead-up to the election, the company also allegedly deployed aggressive anti-union tactics, including running new hires through anti-union training in orientation, UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith said.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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That followed a report of an active shooter on campus during new student orientation Aug. 21, when students and other visitors were advised to move to secure locations and lock and barricade doors, according to alerts from the school.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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What are your thoughts on the implications of the movie’s sexualizing gaze?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
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In this case, Chanel didn't even need to step out of her carrier—her gaze alone sent the resident cats scrambling for safety.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The two took a few moments to pose on the red – well, beige – carpet together, sharing an embrace, clasping hands and admiring each other's outfits (Johnson was in Gucci).—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Your grandmother stood in the kitchen, looking mythological, hands crossed on her apron.—
Anne Carson,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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The America at Home Study reports these changing attitudes are driven by economic and climate conditions in a fourth wave of its survey that was recently released in partnership with the Housing Innovation Alliance and the University of Pittsburgh’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Prior to their wedding, the couple faced backlash when fans criticized her behavior on social media after the Kennesaw State University alum seemingly had a bad attitude while Hunter posed with his fans at an event.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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However, interests in the islands should at least keep an eye on this, particularly for the Windward Islands.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Their paperwork is in the mail, please keep an eye out.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The next phase of streaming competition won’t be defined by who owns the most content, but by who reimagines the business model fastest.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Diplomatic engagement through the U.N. and coordination with regional allies, particularly Colombia, may influence the next phase, although both sides appear determined to demonstrate strength without triggering open conflict.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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