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as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight
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Recent Examples of angle
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
The archival 2009 Armani Privé dress features a shimmering metallic design that looks different from every angle.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 Jan. 2026
Suites face the sea with beds angled toward the horizon, and the ship’s tri‑fuel‑capable engine marks a step toward cleaner operations.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
When making cuts, prune at a 45-degree angle to help water run off and prevent diseases.
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The board’s recommendation was unanimous—a tough break for Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, who has spent months publicly angling to swallow up WBD following his headline-grabbing takeover of Paramount.
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The internal combustion side of the powertrain, handled in-house by Ford, will be paired with the Bosch hybrid system currently deployed across the Hypercar class.—
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The wallpaper pro suggests a medium-scale floral block print, which will read more subdued than larger- or smaller-scale options on either side of the spectrum.—
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His latest book tackles the heady topic of consciousness from several different perspectives.—
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Judges will look for proposals that reinterpret the accessory through innovative forms, unexpected materials or new cultural and social perspectives.—
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This perspective allows viewers to appreciate the curvature of the planet, accentuated by a thin, faint green layer of airglow along the horizon, a reminder of Earth's atmosphere glowing softly against the darkness of space.—
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The Lover’s Knot originally had an extra 19 pearls pointed upright from each diamond curvature, according to Claire Scott, Design and Development Director at Garrard, per Natural Diamonds.—
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In Eaton Canyon, gently sloping trails lead to a waterfall tucked away in the forest.—
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The property abuts a sloping canyon.—
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Be that back that can go the distance and be that back that can make a difference in every aspect of the game.—
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Maduro was just one corrupt guy on a roster of thousands, just like him, embedded in every aspect of Venezuelan life, from politics to business to the military.—
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Where Game of Thrones the HBO series was a fantasy juggernaut with sweeping shots of warrior hordes and big twists, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is told from a single viewpoint as Sir Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg wander through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty rules the Iron Throne.—
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What sets the castle apart from other viewpoints and landmarks?—
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The fabric’s four-way stretch is slightly cinched at the waist to enhance your curves, while the A-line silhouette is still relaxed enough for cozy winter outfits.—
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Fashioned from a sleek, flexible polyester and elastane material, these Alo leggings feature a compressive fit that’s designed to sculpt around and lift your natural curves.—
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Most notably, the Sabres held on when the ice was tilted in their direction clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.—
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The robot uses a stable, wheeled base inspired by robot vacuums, paired with a tilting torso and two articulated arms.—
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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