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the state or fact of facing a particular direction
a building's orientation is an important consideration in the Chinese practice of feng shui
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Recent Examples of orientations
Some room orientations provide a view toward the tracks, where trains can be watched slipping through the station.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The event features a striking diversity of body shapes, ages, complexions, backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions and body art, all made equal under the Florida sun (slightly overcast this year) by their status as golden geese for the fan platforms.
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Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Religious practitioners may also regard nonheterosexual orientations or non-cisgender identities as immoral or otherwise inconsistent with their religious beliefs.
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Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
This plant is available in many colors and blossom orientations, with some facing upright and some leaning toward the ground.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
Buildings, for example, could potentially use one side of the film during colder seasons to absorb solar heat, then switch orientations during hotter periods to reduce cooling loads.
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New Atlas,
25 May 2026
There is usually a waiting list, and orientations are held every four to six months.
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Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
In such environments, gravitational encounters can pair black holes together or disturb existing pairs, leading to the mixed spin orientations and more complex motion seen in the data.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
By changing the orientations of the bars perpendicular to the waveguide, the team has been able to make the cantilevers curl into helixes.
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IEEE Spectrum,
9 Apr. 2026
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The event features a striking diversity of body shapes, ages, complexions, backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions and body art, all made equal under the Florida sun (slightly overcast this year) by their status as golden geese for the fan platforms.
—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Religious practitioners may also regard nonheterosexual orientations or non-cisgender identities as immoral or otherwise inconsistent with their religious beliefs.
—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
This plant is available in many colors and blossom orientations, with some facing upright and some leaning toward the ground.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
Buildings, for example, could potentially use one side of the film during colder seasons to absorb solar heat, then switch orientations during hotter periods to reduce cooling loads.
—
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
There is usually a waiting list, and orientations are held every four to six months.
—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
In such environments, gravitational encounters can pair black holes together or disturb existing pairs, leading to the mixed spin orientations and more complex motion seen in the data.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
By changing the orientations of the bars perpendicular to the waveguide, the team has been able to make the cantilevers curl into helixes.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientations
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Dujardin and Dana have fine chemistry, but Dujardin’s best chemistry is with Ficarra, an Italian comic with exaggerated features and a love for the zanier aspects of the story.
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Understanding the quantum aspects of plutonium can help develop applications such as sensing and computing, which can reshape how nuclear systems and materials are modeled.
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Now, historical issues are directly impacting future diplomatic alignments.
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Hurtt critiqued technique, alignments and assignments.
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“Orientations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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