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 Moving onto his orientation, Robert is reunited with his old friend Chase (Westworld’s Jeffrey Wright), a former hero who worked with his dad, the previous Mecha Man, in the Brave Brigade. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025 Underestimating the Power of Light All paint reads differently depending on light exposure, room orientation, and surrounding finishes. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025 OmniBook x Flip, a 2-in-1 laptop that can do it all, featuring a spacious 16-inch display with a sharp 2K resolution that will never leave you squinting, pinching to zoom, or switching orientations to better see what’s on your screen. PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025 What differentiates these families is their orientation. Sergio Alonso Fernández De Córdova Y De Veyga, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orientation
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Noun
  • Her parents, who famouly both had many high-profile affairs, ended the romantic aspect of their relationship and mostly lived apart, but remained good friends.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • One encouraging aspect of this experimental drug, according to Weber, is its potential to complement other drugs that treat early Alzheimer’s disease.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • So, when these two planets come into alignment and form a trine, secrets come to light and intuition often speaks louder than words.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Brown questioned Redford and Frasure’s alignment on issues like the district’s display policy, which was updated in July.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Goddard's health services are in place to address injuries specific to the types of hazards NASA scientists and engineers may face, like exposure to radiation or hypergolic fuels.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The two-step process creates a ‘spread’ - seeking regular income while managing downside exposure.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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