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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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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
Trader Joe’s has always been something of a playground for me, and one of my favorite aspects is exploring all the new products.
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
6 July 2026
Pochettino’s sources of American sports culture inspiration There were some aspects of American culture, and specifically American sports culture, that clearly startled Pochettino.
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Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The Operating System Of The American Economy Most Americans are surprised to learn that the federal government has identified sixteen Critical Infrastructure Sectors that collectively support nearly every aspect of daily life.
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Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
6 July 2026
Pochettino’s sources of American sports culture inspiration There were some aspects of American culture, and specifically American sports culture, that clearly startled Pochettino.
—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The Operating System Of The American Economy Most Americans are surprised to learn that the federal government has identified sixteen Critical Infrastructure Sectors that collectively support nearly every aspect of daily life.
—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspect
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The autopsy also found that a gunshot wound entered Wiley on the right side of his chest and exited on the left side of his chest, Crump said.
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On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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The on-the-ground presence of Moyo, one the biggest names in the Zimbabwean dealmaking scene with a board seat in Tongaat Zimbabwean operations, offers execution muscle.
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Schultz was wrong about the orientation in which the fetal head of different primates moved through the birth canal.
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Some room orientations provide a view toward the tracks, where trains can be watched slipping through the station.
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The visual language of the album grounds the spiritual core of the record in Cuba—not Cuba, as envisioned by the foreign gaze or in diaspora, but Cuba, the island and its water, where movement is intrinsic to its border.
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Flip your gaze upward, and the second bed is right there, nestled up against the headliner.
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Barin is the hotel’s high-end teppanyaki restaurant, seating 10 people at the counter and up to 16 in booths lining a long mural hand-drawn on gold leaf depicting Osaka’s history.
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Her boyfriend Eric Lopez looked at her, making a thumbs-up sign with both hands, which made her laugh.
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Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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The formula smooths wrinkles, reduces laugh lines, softens dry patches, and perks up the eye area to deliver plumper, firmer skin.
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The satisfaction comes less from appearance and more from seeing something so distant directly with your own eyes.
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Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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Built for remote power With criticality achieved using a full-scale reactor core, the project entered a new testing phase.
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“Aspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspect. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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