as in aspect
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 orientation
Recognizing the Summer Triangle gives you orientation, confidence and a mental map.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Just as in ancient times, the structure’s orientation and location is no accident, but deliberately chosen to create an ideal microclimate inside.
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Paola Miglio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 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
The postmodern investor Goldman’s paper is directed at investors, not workers, and its prescriptions reflect that orientation.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Just as in ancient times, the structure’s orientation and location is no accident, but deliberately chosen to create an ideal microclimate inside.
—
Paola Miglio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 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
The postmodern investor Goldman’s paper is directed at investors, not workers, and its prescriptions reflect that orientation.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for orientation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientation
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That idea guided nearly every aspect of the wardrobe.
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State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.
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In April 2023, Finland joined NATO in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ending decades of military non-alignment.
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Learning Curve With the traditional TV advertising market in decline and streamers’ subscriber growth plateauing in some territories, closer alignment makes strategic sense, particularly given growing competition from YouTube.
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Heatstroke becomes possible with prolonged exposure or physical activity.
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After the Eaton fire leveled swaths of Altadena and Pasadena — including his own home — photographer Kevin Cooley returned with strobes and long exposures to document what survived.
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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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