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
Talent scouting has become one of Harper’s favorite aspects of running VeYou.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
With the addition of DeSL, TSG is bringing its technology coverage further back in the development cycle, allowing its solutions to touch more aspects of product creation.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Of course, this vacuum opens the door for Mel to explore new aspects of her personality in season three—including, potentially, her sexuality.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Which brings me to perhaps the most rewarding aspect of this whole elaborate pursuit.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
With the addition of DeSL, TSG is bringing its technology coverage further back in the development cycle, allowing its solutions to touch more aspects of product creation.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Of course, this vacuum opens the door for Mel to explore new aspects of her personality in season three—including, potentially, her sexuality.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Which brings me to perhaps the most rewarding aspect of this whole elaborate pursuit.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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About half of the vessels turn off radio identification systems that show their location before going through, and reappear on the other side in the Gulf of Oman.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Authorities say large portions of concrete are impacting both sides of the freeway.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The presence of gases such as methane, ammonia, and water vapor may further stabilize these environments, significantly extending the potential window for habitability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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While those numbers aren’t going to win you any awards, Ngongba’s presence will be important as Duke moves into the next weekend of the tournament.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On either side, the atoms or building blocks may be identical, but their three-dimensional orientation differs.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The fingerprint sensor worked reliably even when holding the device in various orientations.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Matsuoka’s speechless wife becomes obsessed with collecting and recycling trash bags filled with plastic cans, crushing them underfoot with a giddy gaze on her face.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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No lives that were changed by his gaze that day — including, to my disappointment, mine.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yes, Kaufman-Renn’s quick hands at the rim extended a special NCAA Tournament run for Purdue.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both of her hands had been severed from her body and one of her legs was cut off, the documents said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wasn’t going to have a bad attitude, wasn’t not going to be committed and believing.—
Susan Miller Degnan,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Anne-Laure Vandeputte brought that attitude and strength to the project, as well as a subtle vulnerability, and Jolan and her worked very well together.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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By then the oil companies, mindful of the world’s disapproving eyes, had positioned the gas flares among the vegetation and pointed the flames horizontally to limit their visibility from a distance.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Work’s eyes, like most of his peers’, are now on China.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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In other words, private companies that are in the early design and mockup phase of developing these space stations are still waiting on NASA for guidance — and money.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, the company hasn't set a completion date for that phase of the transition, Walton said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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