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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
The exterior features a lightweight mesh lining that’s cooling and breathable, while cushioning within the insole improves the alignment of your feet to help eliminate soreness and discomfort.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
But for O’Brien, the decision to peel his organization away from its historic partisan alignment proved to be a bet that paid off in spades.
—Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
This memory foam is gel-infused and its design helps reduce pressure points and aid in spinal alignment.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Without this alignment, no advanced tool or innovation will truly make a difference.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
But for O’Brien, the decision to peel his organization away from its historic partisan alignment proved to be a bet that paid off in spades.
—Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
This memory foam is gel-infused and its design helps reduce pressure points and aid in spinal alignment.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Without this alignment, no advanced tool or innovation will truly make a difference.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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Refresh your layout and format A clean, modern CV layout enhances readability and makes a strong first impression.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The problem worsens with two-column layouts, tables, charts, and scanned documents with poor image quality.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The continuity comes from the colors in the artwork and the types of frames.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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One particularly fascinating detail is how each robot was designed to match a specific decade, creating a sense of historical continuity.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Another delay to vaccinating concerns distribution.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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The system's ability to aggregate information across multiple products also provides a form of automatic comparison shopping, presenting ranges, averages, and distributions of product attributes that would otherwise require reviewing numerous individual listings.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Thai design traditionally focuses on creating spaces that feel balanced, harmonious, and deeply connected to nature.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Rooftop is a vibe day or night with live music and views of the ocean, but dusk is when the hotel team's attention to design details really shine.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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This orientation prevented the lander's solar panels from capturing enough sunlight, and Intuitive Machines declared Athena dead on March 7.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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While most barrier islands are situated north-south, Sanibel has an east-west orientation, which allows currents to essentially push seashells up onto the beach.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Amplifying Housing Challenges The housing market is deeply entangled within broader economic patterns, a reflection of collective confidence in the future and Canada’s capacity to maintain meaningful employment.—
Ali Hoss,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, the perfectionist nature of Virgo can also increase the fear of making mistakes and the patterns of self-criticism that try to keep us down.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other artifacts found in the San Isidro pyramid structure, such as jade pendants, have also been discovered at excavation sites in modern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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From this mycelial mass, long, spore-producing structures called synnemata emerge, giving the corpse a ghostly, webbed appearance, according to a January 2025 study published in Fungal Systematics and Evolution.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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