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 While many of the more contentious and controversial aspects of his life are presented in one-sided fashion, friend and former manager Rory Holloway’s still-raw sense of betrayal at Tyson firing his entire team is evoked with vivid irritation. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 For Irvin, one of the most troubling aspects of the shooting is that an altercation between children allegedly prompted an adult to resort to gun violence. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 There are many aspects of my personality that three-quarters of my audience has no idea about. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 Sawitskas has recruited a pair of co-workers, Troy Leverton and Pim Renting, who work in various aspects of ride engineering, to help in the task. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Related What are the best and worst aspects of working together as married couples? — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 Likewise, Antarctic workers have been studied to learn about the psychological aspects of long-term isolation and small-group dynamics in stressful situations, another key aspect of space exploration. — Daniella McCahey, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 Nidal Hasan by firing squad, Hegseth is appealing to the worst aspects of our character. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Oct. 2026 Kjærvik said calming exercises, social support, group discussion, or other aspects of a retreat are more likely to explain why participants might feel calmer afterward than venting. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspects
  1. phases
  2. looks
  3. orientations
  4. gazes
  5. angles
  6. attitudes
  7. stares
  8. sides
Noun
  • In previous slow starts to games this season, various phases of MU’s attack (offense, defense, special teams) picked each other up.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Plans for the larger entertainment district include housing, hotels, shops, restaurants, a card room and the city’s first movie theater, though future phases would require additional approvals.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of phases
Noun
  • Ole Miss receivers won against the Tigers in single-high coverage the first half, and continued to do so against two-deep looks in the second half.
    — PJ Green October 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This week’s best beauty looks were a little nostalgic and very playful.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • But De Kooning would apply fragments of the reproductions to new compositions, often in different orientations.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026
  • For investors evaluating the domestic energy landscape, the distinct strategic orientations of the big three independent operators illustrate how this cash windfall is being captured.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of orientations
Noun
  • The goal is to adorn the eyes without pulling too much focus, instead framing gazes in a way that honors the holistic ease of your look.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Despite this extreme proximity, their gazes bypass each other entirely.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gazes
Noun
  • Game-watchers have access to Hawk-Eye camera angles from each end of the ice, along with a full-rink view from high above and the ability to isolate on a single player.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Everything is a little bit more rivets and angles, a little bit less wide expanse.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of angles
Noun
  • The survey does not isolate young men or measure political attitudes.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Those figures describe guest attitudes at the time, not necessarily current preferences.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • With all of his flexes and stares and shuffles, every plate appearance feels like an event.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of stares
Noun
  • Oil is big over there, and the two sides are targeting fuel operations, trying to destroy the war-making ability of the other.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Still, after months of often contentious dialogue with government officials, local producers are grateful that both sides have found a way through the impasse.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Aspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspects. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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