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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
The countries that make up the SCO resist set alignments.
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Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition, 72% of chief AI officers and chief analytics officers cite insufficient collaboration between business and IT as a major barrier to company alignment.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
Seek alignment: Gravitate toward people with a growth mindset who want to elevate the culture.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Refine the message, reassess the value and relaunch with sharper alignment and intent.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition, 72% of chief AI officers and chief analytics officers cite insufficient collaboration between business and IT as a major barrier to company alignment.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
Seek alignment: Gravitate toward people with a growth mindset who want to elevate the culture.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Refine the message, reassess the value and relaunch with sharper alignment and intent.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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Instead of designing every joint one by one, the engineers can copy layouts from anatomy books, making the whole design process easier.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The defensive line lacks continuity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haiti itself is also preparing for national elections next year — an important step toward building political continuity and credibility.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Alvarez is boxing’s biggest pay-per-view star, but his fight versus Crawford will eschew the PPV distribution format that can carry an $80 price tag for big bouts.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Seismic is managing domestic theatrical distribution, and P&A financing is being provided by SeaFilm Entertainment.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to cross-generational compatibility and modular design, many components—such as controllers and DFMs—can be refurbished and redeployed within the Pure Storage product ecosystem.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sneakers feature Altra’s signature FootShape design, which splays at the front to give your toes ample space for natural movement.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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This orientation has resonated with founders who’ve struggled to break through traditional channels despite strong fundamentals.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Participants’ weight, waist size, and body mass index (BMI) were tracked, along with their performance on tests of memory, orientation (for example, knowing the date and who the president is), and executive function (such as drawing a clock face).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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The only justice who agreed with Thomas with less frequency was liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, with the two aligning on 54 percent of cases.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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College Is No Longer The Only Path In 2025, college remains valuable for students who choose high-ROI majors, limit debt exposure, and treat school as a launchpad rather than a holding pattern.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Historical patterns often show the president's party losing ground in midterms under similar conditions.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Traditional data lakes can store raw data at scale but lack quality controls, while warehouses enforce structure but struggle with unstructured or fast changing data.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who can diagnose feedback loops, surface mental models and align vision with structure will turn collaboration from aspiration into execution.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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