alignment
noun
align·ment
ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
variants
or less commonly alinement
1
2
a
: a forming in line
b
: the line thus formed
3
: the ground plan (as of a railroad or highway) in distinction from the profile
4
: an arrangement of groups or forces in relation to one another
new alignments within the political party
Examples of alignment in a Sentence
The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.
New alignments have been created within the political party.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
This unique alignment creates an unparalleled opportunity for travelers to combine eclipse viewing with meteor watching, especially in regions like Iceland or Spain, or even locally in North America by seeking dark skies after the partial eclipse.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
In the meantime, Mars in Gemini makes an alignment with Jupiter in Leo, increasing our self-confidence and piquing our curiosities.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alignment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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alignment
noun
align·ment
variants
also alinement
1
a
: the act of aligning : the state of being aligned
b
: the proper adjustment of parts in relation to each other
2
: an arrangement of groups or forces
a new political alignment
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