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| side |
an aspect of something. [1/13 definitions] |
| sidebar |
a short article that highlights some aspect of the larger news story beside or near which it appears. |
| silver lining |
an aspect of positive encouragement in an otherwise gloomy or unfortunate circumstance. |
| social science |
the scientific study of society and social behavior, or any science that examines an aspect of society or social behavior, such as anthropology or psychology. |
| specialty |
a distinguishing aspect or feature. [1/6 definitions] |
| sunny side |
the cheerful, pleasant, or hopeful aspect of an event or situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| superficies |
the outward appearance or aspect of a thing, esp. as opposed to its inner nature. [1/2 definitions] |
| theoretician |
one whose specialty is the theory or theoretical aspect of a subject or field. |
| tomb |
a structure or place that contains remains of the dead or that has a funereal aspect or air. [1/3 definitions] |
| upside |
a favorable aspect. [1/3 definitions] |
| wart |
an imperfection or unfavorable aspect of a person or thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| way |
aspect; feature; respect. [1/12 definitions] |
| when it comes to |
with regard to (some particular aspect of something); with respect to; concerning. |
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