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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4
as in gaze
archaic
a fixed intent look
his aspect was focused on the distant shore
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Recent Examples of aspect
Another key aspect of the sprawling studios’ relaunch is the building of full-service facilities, with digital editing and sound mixing suites, as well as 35mm and 16mm film processing.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 May 2025
Several federal judges have issued injunctions blocking key aspects of the administration's enforcement strategy, including attempts to limit access to immigration hearings and detain migrants without bail or timely review.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Under review procedures, Wright said, the department will consider legal aspects, the technology, the engineering and the market for the hydrogen hubs.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Elsewhere, the songs dig even deeper into the conflicting aspects of 21st-century notoriety.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 May 2025
Several federal judges have issued injunctions blocking key aspects of the administration's enforcement strategy, including attempts to limit access to immigration hearings and detain migrants without bail or timely review.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Under review procedures, Wright said, the department will consider legal aspects, the technology, the engineering and the market for the hydrogen hubs.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Elsewhere, the songs dig even deeper into the conflicting aspects of 21st-century notoriety.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
Noun
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Then, place the faucet or faucets into a large resealable plastic bag standing upright, with the crusty side down.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The battery has a 5,000-mAh capacity along with an LED on the side to see how much power is left.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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Scarcely would a child feel love without the undeniable support of their mom and presence of laughter.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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But nothing quite compares to the presence of family in person.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Athena's solar panels couldn't harvest enough sunlight in this orientation, and the probe was declared dead the next day.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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Follow him for travel inspiration, orientation, and location guides that get to the heart of some truly amazing places.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The camera watches all that’s happening from the open-hearted, but slightly confused gaze of the young brothers.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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The other key collaborator is cinematographer Josée Deshaies (Passages, The Beast), who shuffles between intimate shots and wider frames, her camera jostled among the sea of people in the city or composed in its gaze, with minimal movement.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The crew from Sanford, which saw experienced quarterback Michael Clayton transfer to Miami Edison earlier this year, put its trust in the hands of rising junior Jeysen Williams and things turned out just fine.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Voila, in one fell swoop, AGI is now in the hands of others.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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If cinema is going to survive, per McQuarrie, the players and studios involved have to prop each other rather than taking an attitude of crushing each other.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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The entire episode elicits the kind of pompous stench that has long prompted ill feelings toward Michigan — a sentiment magnified by the actions and attitudes that led to the investigation at hand.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The sudden look of fear in his eyes when their afternoon idyll slides into conventional romantic love packs searing poignancy, ushering in the sadness to come.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Dan Martland, meanwhile, recorded a stunningly detailed timelapse shot of the full Flower Moon setting over New York City and passing behind the Empire State Building around the time of the full moon phase.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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The first phase of Clayworks is expected to be completed in early 2026.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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