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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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
While Topranin handles the culinary side, Wolff, who spent years at the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles, oversees the curatorial aspects of the space.
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Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025
Donna was known for taking control of all aspects of her three children’s future, steering them to become a doctor, a periodontist and a lawyer, according to the Herald’s previous reporting.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Everything comes down to the details, and bringing that aspect, combined with premium products, to the current beauty space is necessary.
—Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
First, there is a social aspect to getting drunk.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
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Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025
Donna was known for taking control of all aspects of her three children’s future, steering them to become a doctor, a periodontist and a lawyer, according to the Herald’s previous reporting.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Everything comes down to the details, and bringing that aspect, combined with premium products, to the current beauty space is necessary.
—Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
First, there is a social aspect to getting drunk.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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Marines were firing artillery from the coast to inland impact zones on the other side of the freeway.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gaza ceasefire broken by both sides Hamas fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli positions and Israel responded with air strikes.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though oversized, relaxed fits brought a streetwear edge to the scene, the presence of bootcut and flare silhouettes hinted at a slow shift back toward slimmer lines.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the shorts, the mother’s spirit is a presence.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What differentiates these families is their orientation.—
Sergio Alonso Fernández de Córdova y de Veyga,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Poetry brings hope, not an irrational optimism or wishful thinking, but a positive orientation to the future, of what a better, healthier future would look like.—
K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The island has long been a refuge for those who live their lives under constant gaze—The Obamas, the Royal Family, George and Amal Clooney have all escaped here for quiet restoration.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Vivian is the tasked with surviving the gaze of the Spotlight, solving puzzles, finding Amy, and uncovering the disturbing truth behind a decades-old tragedy.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And a fourth-quarter catch-and-run from tight end Theo Johnson — on a pass that popped into the air off the hands of Wan’Dale Robinson — perfectly summed up the day, as Johnson put rookie corner Jahdae Barron in the turf for good measure.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Through more than a decade of running a business and raising a son, Whebbe and Paoli refused to give up on getting the Book Lady’s books into the hands of people who will love them.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Longtime prejudices have meant that Latin artists have been regarded with suspicion, doubt, and even outrage throughout music history, but these attitudes have twisted into something far more intense and sinister as a result of the current administration.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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Schottenheimer addressed the bizarre injury loss with a surprisingly positive attitude.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another shows the sisters matching once again, this time in satin black and silver pajamas and smoky eye looks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Show off your vocabulary skills and eye for design with this luxe scrabble board.—
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The program is made up of four phases spanning from January to December.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Supporting the Army’s next phase The M-SHORAD Increment 4 effort is a major part of the Army’s broader modernization strategy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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