1
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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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 two generations might differ in that aspect, but Hyder understands why Gen Z is seeking to learn from millennials.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Today By Paulina Berges A luxury hotel with a ryokan spirit, the proprietress of this eight-room property also happens to be an interior designer and meticulously curated every aspect.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
The Career Technical Education aspect of her job involves helping students with technical pathway courses such as agriculture, auto shop and digital media.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Three takeaways from Royals road trip against Milwaukee Brewers
AL Contention: How Royals are viewed by opposing MLB teams around the league
Here are more notable aspects from Friday’s game:
Vinnie Pasquantino returns to first base
Pasquantino made his presence felt on Friday.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Today By Paulina Berges A luxury hotel with a ryokan spirit, the proprietress of this eight-room property also happens to be an interior designer and meticulously curated every aspect.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
The Career Technical Education aspect of her job involves helping students with technical pathway courses such as agriculture, auto shop and digital media.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Three takeaways from Royals road trip against Milwaukee Brewers
AL Contention: How Royals are viewed by opposing MLB teams around the league
Here are more notable aspects from Friday’s game:
Vinnie Pasquantino returns to first base
Pasquantino made his presence felt on Friday.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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This April 3, 2025, photo taken at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, shows fragments of the Japanese Zero fighter that a kamikaze pilot flew into the side of the USS Missouri during the Battle of Okinawa on April 11, 1945.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Coogler opens with traumatized sharecropper Sammie (impressive newcomer Miles Caton), smeared with blood and fresh claw marks gouged into the side of his face, staggering mid-service into the church where his father preaches, clutching his guitar.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Unlike earlier platforms reportedly deployed and later removed following protests from Seoul last year, China is doubling down on the presence of its latest jackup rig, named for three long legs that can be lowered to the sea floor for stabilization.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jordan brings them both to distinctive life with his powerful presence and a virtuosity that wears its effort lightly.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
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This unhelpful orientation meant, however, that the lander could not generate power due to the position of its solar arrays and saw the mission end just a day after touchdown.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The structure of its web varies throughout the year, with changes in its angle, height above the ground, line density and magnetic orientation, all influenced by seasonal shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Khalil turned to look at her and then returned his gaze to the front of the room.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the aftermath of the HBO series' season 3 finale, Goggins appeared Tuesday morning on Live With Kelly & Mark for an interview about the episode's epic drama, but his gaze also apparently caused quite a stir backstage at the talk show.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And it can be used in two different ways: For gradual color, pump two to three drops into your daily moisturizer; for maximum color, dispense a small amount into the palm of your hand and spread evenly across your face.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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To help reduce the spread, doctors say to wash hands often with soap and water, avoid sharing glasses or utensils with those who are infected, and cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Like a lot of that stuff increases your overall perspective on life and your attitude and stuff.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Use this insider knowledge to your advantage.) Come to the table with the attitude of creating a win-win scenario for yourself and the seller.—
Ryan Serhant,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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There’s another unexpected moment this episode when Hanna kills Joel McHale’s character, Kodiak, by throwing a knife into his eye.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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And yet, there’s also something fun in exploring the lives of those who don’t blink an eye at dropping $25,000 on a Birkin bag.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Big Brazilian music phase, which maybe is in there a little bit.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a phase 3 clinical trial, about 24%–36% of people who took Rezdiffra saw their MASH resolve without worsening of liver scarring.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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