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as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight
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Recent Examples of angle
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Then, a couple of years later, a group in California removed the magic angle, finding that three-layer, twist-free graphene devices could also superconduct.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
John Kell, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Yes, a pair – the Tomahawk had four wheels in total, independently suspended to allow tilt angles up to an alleged 45 degrees.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for angle 
Noun
The smiles are real, the poses are natural, there's no fighting for the perfect angle or filter.
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The makers behind St-Germain elderflower liqueur are angling to make the spirit’s signature cocktail, the Hugo spritz, a year-long staple rather than just a seasonal star in the summer.
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With Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, who signed a six-year, $150 million extension in September, the Giants have committed a third of a billion dollars to establish a solid offensive and defensive presence on the left side of their infield.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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McBrain has dealt with health issues in recent years, including suffering a stroke in 2023 that paralyzed the right side of his body and threatened his drumming career.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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Once the pair become friends, both of their perspectives share the film, to mighty effect.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
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Social Media Weighs In The video quickly became a lightning rod for opinions, with users from around the world sharing their perspectives.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Our favorite innerspring mattress: Saatva Classic (featured in The 11 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers in 2024) Memory foam Memory foam is a plush material made of polyurethane foam, which conforms to your body and supports the natural curvature of the spine.Suzy Forman, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
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Unlike the stiff action cartoons that dominated ’80s TV, the moving realism of the ’90s here is meticulous: Æon’s and Trevor’s teeth vary in size, sharpness, and curvature; each stands out thanks to individualized shading; and their tongues are unmistakably, erotically fleshy.Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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The sloping back and angled legs are a whole moment for your living room that are practically begging for their own photo shoot.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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The property sits at the base of the Quill, a 2,000-foot dormant volcano, and fans out over 40 acres sloping down to the Atlantic coast.Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
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The man himself That hands-on approach isn’t the only aspect of John Madden explored in the documentary.Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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In a separate video, Shipman said the mistreatment of Judy Garland, who played Dorothy Gale, was one of the darkest aspects of the film's production.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Building an inclusive network of peers can guarantee access to a wide range of ideas, experiences and viewpoints to enrich your work and inspire growth.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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His amplification of Lee's viewpoints angered Social Security advocates.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ohtani is a consequential pitcher, capable of navigating any opposing lineup with a wicked arsenal that includes a fantastic four-seam fastball/slider combination, a split, a cutter, and a curve.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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There was a bit of a learning curve in the first couple of seasons about how many characters could be in each shot.Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Davis said before tilting his head and staring into the camera with a serious look.Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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For minorities, the risk-reward calculus still tilts in favor of playing.Beryl Rosenstein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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