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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in gaze
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of aspect
Other aspects of the orders have less conclusive legal precedent.
—
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
All transactions, disputes, questions, and all other aspects of the relationship between any Winner and merchant are solely the responsibility of the Winner and merchant, and Sponsor and its affiliates have no responsibility for any such matters.
—USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
But Sparrow Italia and Casa Madera, which both opened late in 2024, exude a different air: exclusive, glamorous, clubby, focused on food but also on the nightlife and entertainment aspects.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
While there was plenty of controversy and debate over the business aspect of Wade not being taken care of by the Heat, trade demands and accusations of him not giving his all never materialized.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for aspect 
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
All transactions, disputes, questions, and all other aspects of the relationship between any Winner and merchant are solely the responsibility of the Winner and merchant, and Sponsor and its affiliates have no responsibility for any such matters.
—USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
But Sparrow Italia and Casa Madera, which both opened late in 2024, exude a different air: exclusive, glamorous, clubby, focused on food but also on the nightlife and entertainment aspects.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
While there was plenty of controversy and debate over the business aspect of Wade not being taken care of by the Heat, trade demands and accusations of him not giving his all never materialized.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for aspect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
-
Either cut off an entire stem an inch or two off the ground or cut a side branch close to the main stem.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
-
On one side, there is widespread agreement that 2025 is already the year of agentic and physical AI.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
In the heart of midfield, Bergvall was a lively, almost ethereal presence, dancing into spaces to receive the ball, drawing a man, and then passing into space.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
-
Known for its sweet bread, the company has expanded its offerings over the decades and seeks to solidify a larger presence in the NASCAR community.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
In the site planning of the tracts, orientation to prevailing winds was typically left to chance.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
-
And the orientation of the terrain would favor those areas, in particular, having the higher chances, the higher potentials, for those higher totals and rainfall intensities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
There are also two inward-facing cameras that track the direction of the user's gaze, plus there are two inward-facing displays, one in front of each eye.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
-
Children in the background looked hollow-eyed and lost, unable to meet her gaze.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Another family had spent years remodeling their house by hand.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
-
Among the issues at hand are tariffs, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, competition in China and from Chinese automakers, technological leaps, changing consumer preferences and global economic shifts.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Regarding distribution prospects in India, Churi expressed optimism about changing audience attitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
-
My jokes are Mike Franks’, my attitude is Mike Franks.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Now closer to Earth than at any time since late 2022 and until early 2027, the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
-
The next morning, Villain was barely able to open her eyes.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Following the Wolves game, Arsenal travel to Girona on Wednesday for the final fixture in the Champions League league phase before welcoming Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium next Sunday.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
-
The lack of official updates this time raises questions about the success of the test, which could indicate challenges during reentry or landing phases.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to aspect
Thesaurus Entries Near aspect
Cite this Entry
“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share