alignment
noun
align·ment
ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
variants
or less commonly alinement
1
2
a
: a forming in line
b
: the line thus formed
3
: the ground plan (as of a railroad or highway) in distinction from the profile
4
: an arrangement of groups or forces in relation to one another
new alignments within the political party
Examples of alignment in a Sentence
The school has to bring its programs into alignment with state requirements.
New alignments have been created within the political party.
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In ballet training, it’s used to demonstrate correct pelvic placement, because if the hips are tilted out of alignment, that warning bell rings.
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Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The anchor restaurant, High Horse, is set in a 2,586-square-foot space with live-fire cooking and, in alignment with the studios surrounding it, an environment meant to entertain.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
Shortly after, Venus will meet with lucky Jupiter in Cancer on June 9, which also happens to be one of the most romantic (and auspicious) alignments of the month.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Idaho sky matchers can spot a miniature planet parade will find alignment in the stars, beginning with Venus and Jupiter on Tuesday, June 9.
—Hali Smith
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
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Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The anchor restaurant, High Horse, is set in a 2,586-square-foot space with live-fire cooking and, in alignment with the studios surrounding it, an environment meant to entertain.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
Shortly after, Venus will meet with lucky Jupiter in Cancer on June 9, which also happens to be one of the most romantic (and auspicious) alignments of the month.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Idaho sky matchers can spot a miniature planet parade will find alignment in the stars, beginning with Venus and Jupiter on Tuesday, June 9.
—Hali Smith
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alignment. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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alignment
noun
align·ment
variants
also alinement
1
a
: the act of aligning : the state of being aligned
b
: the proper adjustment of parts in relation to each other
2
: an arrangement of groups or forces
a new political alignment
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