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also alinement
as in layout
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another
The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.
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Recent Examples of alignment
Data alignment as an AI unlock.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
The People’s Choices were in complete alignment with the industry judges’ choices.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The countries that make up the SCO resist set alignments.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Seek alignment: Gravitate toward people with a growth mindset who want to elevate the culture.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
The People’s Choices were in complete alignment with the industry judges’ choices.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The countries that make up the SCO resist set alignments.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Seek alignment: Gravitate toward people with a growth mindset who want to elevate the culture.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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Instead of designing every joint one by one, the engineers can copy layouts from anatomy books, making the whole design process easier.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The defensive line lacks continuity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haiti itself is also preparing for national elections next year — an important step toward building political continuity and credibility.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The distribution of schools earning each letter grade appears to be largely consistent across elementary, middle and high schools, according to the Education Department.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
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Woods, a 15-year distribution vet, will work to expand premium 3D moviegoing through partnerships with cinemas, movie studios, and other content creators across North and South America.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to cross-generational compatibility and modular design, many components—such as controllers and DFMs—can be refurbished and redeployed within the Pure Storage product ecosystem.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sneakers feature Altra’s signature FootShape design, which splays at the front to give your toes ample space for natural movement.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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All iPhone 17s come with a square sensor for the front-facing camera that the company says allows for multiple photo orientations when used for selfies.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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By midsummer, staff orientation on integration of HIV and primary care was rolled out in his region, Isabirye adds, including at the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital and 10 health centers.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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The only justice who agreed with Thomas with less frequency was liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, with the two aligning on 54 percent of cases.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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College Is No Longer The Only Path In 2025, college remains valuable for students who choose high-ROI majors, limit debt exposure, and treat school as a launchpad rather than a holding pattern.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Historical patterns often show the president's party losing ground in midterms under similar conditions.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The transformation holds even after the field is removed, giving the structure a form of memory.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to Defense Express, Russians carried out major upgrades to the 5,000 metric ton structure to use it for military communications.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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