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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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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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
Members with expertise in different aspects of nutrition are carefully selected and vetted.
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Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Caruso has spoken favorably in recent weeks about a few aspects of the recovery, including the reopening of classrooms and the quick removal of fire debris.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Vann will oversee all aspects of Lift’s marketing as the agency aims to expand into new talent verticals and business ventures.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
One unique aspect of this card is the new Flight Streak™ bonus, which could make earning AAdvantage status a little easier.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
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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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Maggie entered their lives as a kitten, brought home by Olivo’s brother, and quickly became a constant presence.—
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And multiple sports bars around the metro said Chiefs’ fans presence at their establishments had diminished before the team was officially out of the post-season.—
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In Clayton’s and Josephson’s hands, though, the fawn response becomes something more pliable, less a sign of acute threat than a broadly anxious orientation to the world.—
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There was no mention of Plichta's radical ideological orientation in the story.—
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The Barbie doll has a gaze that shifts slightly to the side, reflecting how some people with autism avoid direct eye contact.—
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Clayton and Josephson cast their gazes over the social order, dismayed by constellations of inauthenticity and self-erasure.—
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On one hand, artificial intelligence is rapidly improving cybersecurity defense technologies, but AI is also equipping cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and creating new risks.—
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Incorporate elements such as scented hand soaps or fragrant eucalyptus branches in an en suite bathroom to give your primary suite a spa-like feel.—
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Black Midi were known for their wild live shows, improvisational but generally aggressive riffs and devil-may-care attitude.—
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The book also shines a prominent light on how attitudes toward certain drugs have changed over time by showing when and where they were embraced.—
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Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
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The youngest Alford brother, however, opened some eyes.—
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During non-blooming periods, the bulb focuses on producing tall leaves that capture energy and store it for the next flowering phase.—
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During this cruise phase, the team activated and tested the onboard instruments.—
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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