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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
On July 24th, the day of the lunation, Saturn retrograded in Aries, Neptune retrograded in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, are in aspect with the New Moon.
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 July 2025
While Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 looks a bit different from seasons before—with a new look, a new resort, a new showrunner, and a new Bachelor Nation alum bartender to join Wells Adams—the season does share a lot of the same aspects as seasons past.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 July 2025
Getty Images What Happens Next As aspects of life become increasingly automated, people will likely continue to adopt new terms to grapple with advancing technologies.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Analyst Bill Katz pointed to Invesco’s recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, which showed the company sought approval to restructure certain aspects of its Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) to reflect an open-ended fund as opposed to a unit investment trust, or UIT.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 July 2025
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 July 2025
While Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 looks a bit different from seasons before—with a new look, a new resort, a new showrunner, and a new Bachelor Nation alum bartender to join Wells Adams—the season does share a lot of the same aspects as seasons past.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 July 2025
Getty Images What Happens Next As aspects of life become increasingly automated, people will likely continue to adopt new terms to grapple with advancing technologies.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Analyst Bill Katz pointed to Invesco’s recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, which showed the company sought approval to restructure certain aspects of its Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) to reflect an open-ended fund as opposed to a unit investment trust, or UIT.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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The bats are dynamically different to accommodate his different swings from both sides of the plate, Raleigh said Monday before participating in the Derby.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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On the other side of Rooker, Blair wore pink headphones and titled her head to the side for the photo.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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El-Sayed's presence in the race also increases the likelihood that AIPAC, a powerful pro-Israel political action committee, will pump millions into the primary to support one of his opponents.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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What began as a late-night wing delivery idea in 1995 has evolved into a significant presence in Texas casual dining.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Thin strips of skin were cut either along or across the natural collagen fiber orientation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
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Sharks have a skin that's smooth in one direction but rough if stroked in the opposite orientation, and their cartilaginous skeleton isn't as solid as the bone most other vertebrates rely on.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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Who was this alien observer, whose gaze made me into a (slightly) better person, whose gaze (slightly) reduced my incorrigible self-centeredness?—
Michael W. Clune,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Jen Larrick didn’t try to hide the disappointment Saturday night, interrupting her postgame media availability to cast her gaze to the other side of TCO Stadium where the Utah United were celebrating their 1-0 victory over her Minnesota Aurora in the USL W League national semifinals.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Spieth’s hand is lovingly resting on his son, while more little hands reach out to touch the newborn—those are Sully’s older siblings, Sophie, 22 months, and Sammy, 3.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Examining then cutting each blade singularly by hand and stuffing it in a sack.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Lachlan, Ewan and their brother Jamie, 31, have set their eyes on breaking records with their sails and notably made headlines in January 2020 after rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in just 35 days.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Two days later, Angela was admitted to a hospital complaining of dizziness, an inability to focus her eyes and sluggish physical responses, according to the affidavit.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The Rockets chose a destination close to home (Whitmore played high school ball in Severn, MD, about 25 miles from D.C.) and a team in a rebuilding phase, aligning with his current goals.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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No longer defined by slogans or partisan divides, digital assets are moving into a phase of maturity.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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