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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The difference comes down to alignment.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Another includes a coordinated economic development strategy — small-business support, local vendor access, marketing alignment, and infrastructure coordination — designed to help neighborhood businesses capture hospitality and tourism spending.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Based in Los Angeles, Weaver will continue to report to AMG CEO Elliot Grainge and his remit includes soundtracks, strategic partnerships and gaming initiatives, sync licensing, and brand alignments across the Atlantic label, 300 Entertainment and 10K Projects.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Unsurprisingly, this lack of alignment and visibility extends to external partners, as discussed above.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Another includes a coordinated economic development strategy — small-business support, local vendor access, marketing alignment, and infrastructure coordination — designed to help neighborhood businesses capture hospitality and tourism spending.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Based in Los Angeles, Weaver will continue to report to AMG CEO Elliot Grainge and his remit includes soundtracks, strategic partnerships and gaming initiatives, sync licensing, and brand alignments across the Atlantic label, 300 Entertainment and 10K Projects.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Unsurprisingly, this lack of alignment and visibility extends to external partners, as discussed above.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alignment
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alignment. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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