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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
For Kendrick, a rich celebrity, that alignment is a fine proposition.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The almost perfect alignment of NGC 6505 and the background galaxy has bent and magnified the light from the background galaxy into a spectacular ring.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025
City officials had already removed the pedestrian plaza Friday and were preparing to pay a contractor about $150,000 to paint over existing bicycle lanes and restore two-way traffic, rather than the current one-way alignment, early next week.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Mace, a staunch supporter of Trump, was not alone in her alignment with his remarks.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The almost perfect alignment of NGC 6505 and the background galaxy has bent and magnified the light from the background galaxy into a spectacular ring.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025
City officials had already removed the pedestrian plaza Friday and were preparing to pay a contractor about $150,000 to paint over existing bicycle lanes and restore two-way traffic, rather than the current one-way alignment, early next week.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Mace, a staunch supporter of Trump, was not alone in her alignment with his remarks.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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Currently, pricing starts at $1.875 million, and layouts range from studios to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses with private terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But if a brand manager is serious about continuity, a short (keep it simple) onboarding exercise can work wonders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The responsibility of the upcoming new executive hire will be to ensure the continuity required to challenge consistently.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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While the concentrated nozzle of some finishing sprays can feel too heavy in one spot, this alcohol-free, non-aerosol formula delivers a light, misty texture for even distribution and buildable hold.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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As streaming emerges as the primary means of delivering entertainment, traditional windows for film distribution — like theatrical releases and TV — are increasingly consolidating.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 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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While Massey says that sometimes the sound design is not technically realistic, it’s meant to convey the actual effects the songs are having on the audience.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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My job as an assistant professor of psychology at a medical school kept me busy—teaching and mentoring students on best medical practices, leading student organizations and facilitating faculty orientations.—
Rajini Poth,
Flow Space,
19 Feb. 2025
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Desmond Lim with his Harvard classmates during orientation week.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
12 Feb. 2025
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Usually, this is the most prominent triangular star pattern of the winter sky.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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 22 Feb. 2025.
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