variants
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
Wednesday was meant to be the most auspicious day, due to a rare astrological alignment, and authorities were expecting around 100 million people to gather here to see Hindu priests dip into the Ganges – about 33 times the number of pilgrims who make the annual trip to Mecca.
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Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Jan. 2025
Paris Fashion Week was a week of dressing alignment for menswear; redefining the codes of men’s clothing.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
The Virtual Telescope Project in Italy is offering viewers a chance to catch this mesmerizing planetary alignment during a free webcast today (Jan. 25).
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The implications of this alignment extends beyond U.S. borders.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Jan. 2025
Paris Fashion Week was a week of dressing alignment for menswear; redefining the codes of men’s clothing.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
The Virtual Telescope Project in Italy is offering viewers a chance to catch this mesmerizing planetary alignment during a free webcast today (Jan. 25).
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The implications of this alignment extends beyond U.S. borders.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
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That part of the research bore itself out in multiple instances, no matter the layout of a hospital or [how] the functionality of it has evolved.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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Of the two first-party devices currently on the market, the Xbox Adaptive Controller embraces full customization, but sacrifices the compact layout of a standard controller that can benefit those with limited reach.—
Grant Stoner,
WIRED,
30 Jan. 2025
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Democratic lawmakers and advocacy organizations have raised their concerns about what that could mean for the continuity of federal payments and access to Americans’ confidential information.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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According to KenPom, UConn ranks No. 106 in minutes continuity.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
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So far, Villa Albertine has benefited 250 creators who were hosted in some 50 cities across the U.S. Bruel also oversaw the overhaul of the French embassy’s support for the distribution of French cinema and led several initiatives to promote French professionals in the U.S.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The present distribution of treasures in museums across the world reflects the global inequality in wealth and power—in favor of Europe and North America.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Fusion energy developer Type One Energy this morning announced it's signed agreements with Commonwealth Fusion Systems and the Tennessee Valley Authority to bring its twisty stellarator design to life.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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This off-kilter visual style lends itself well to the magical world of South of Midnight, which presents its own take on decaying Americana with a highly textural feel in both its character designs and space, and also draws inspiration from Guillermo del Toro movies like Pan’s Labyrinth (2006).—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Knowing that this was our first ride, we were given an orientation video.—
Rochelle Eastman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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And in 2022, scientists found that gecko feet are coated with an ultra-thin layer of lipid molecules in an upright orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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Additional storms are possible next week for the eastern half of the country as the active pattern continues.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The actor wore what looks like a black, strapless, blazer-minidress/tunic over a slouchy blouse with a dress-shirt-style striped pattern.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2025
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The lasting scars on the Gaza landscape are plain to see in the more than 360,000 structures − homes, schools, hospitals, mosques and other buildings − that lie in a vast expanse of toxic rubble.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Just one in-game formation change — a move to a 5-4-1 after a late winner against Manchester City — in 2024-25 suggests United might rotate the players, but the broad structure has remained the same in possession.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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