aspects

noun

plural of aspect
1
as in phases
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 looks
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 orientations
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 gazes
archaic a fixed intent look his aspect was focused on the distant shore

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Recent Examples of aspects Given the then-widespread assumption that the Greek and Roman past was superior to the present in all aspects of life (except perhaps religion), Renaissance scholars and creators strove to imitate classical antiquity. — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Achieving Modernity Without Losing Humanity Another consideration for Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer was how to modernize aspects of its legal operations while preserving the personal service that has been important to its practice. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Effective immediately, Murphy will work alongside founder and chief innovation officer Billy Merritt, helping to lead the creative vision across all aspects of the brand, from product development to consumer education. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The analogue here is cash management, which is perhaps one of the least exciting, yet most important aspects of long-term, long-only investing. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 One of the most striking aspects of the novel is its characters’ profound self-consciousness about the place of the gangster in American culture. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Those two aspects combine into a game that, ultimately, makes every hour feel distinctly different, just like a Saturday morning cartoon. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Service There are many stories of The Oberoi’s service standards where guest requirements are paramount in all aspects of operation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Getting enough magnesium — a mineral involved in hundreds of bodily processes — can help support several aspects of health and overall well-being during this stage of life. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
  1. phases
  2. looks
  3. orientations
  4. gazes
  5. angles
  6. attitudes
  7. stares
  8. sides
Noun
  • A week after losing 49-35 to Batavia, Maine South came out strong in all three phases of the game.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The next two phases, Elephant Springs and Predators of Asia and Africa, opened in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of phases
Noun
  • Parton turned extravagant blonde wigs, elaborate makeup, high heels, and sparkles into one of the most recognizable looks in entertainment.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • Gabor filters are then used to analyze texture and edge information at different orientations and scales, helping identify corresponding pixels between the two images.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping up with all the events, orientations, try-outs, practices, conferences, and more doesn’t have to raise your blood pressure.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of orientations
Noun
  • Despite this extreme proximity, their gazes bypass each other entirely.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Definition of gazes
Noun
  • The alt-casts will stream for free across the Yahoo Sports website and app and feature unique camera angles provided by Apple TV.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Imagine a workflow where directing a cinematic sequence is as intuitive as having a fluid conversation, allowing an independent creator to iterate, test angles and refine narratives in real time.
    — Coco Mao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of angles
Noun
  • The music on that cassette helped define the sound, style and attitudes of a generation.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The region’s attitudes toward hospitality are a natural outgrowth of these broader social graces.
    — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Her wide eyes speak their own language of panicked blinks and observant stares.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of stares
Noun
  • Some China watchers, however, are keeping their expectations low, as both sides appear to be more interested in avoiding moves that would risk their current trade truce.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The newfound decagon is about 104,250 miles (167,820 kilometers) wide, with each of its 10 sides measuring about 10,425 miles (16,782 km) long.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sides

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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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