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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
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With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smythson’s Portobello notebook—famously toted by Gwyneth Paltrow during her victorious lawsuit defense—also appears in this helpful planner iteration with a week-to-view layout.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the continuity, cohesion and familiarity offered by those who stayed does not prove enough to keep Leeds in the league, the inability to sell efficiently in the summer window will be seen as one of the failings.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once again, Tesla’s board has sided with continuity, betting that the upside of locking Musk in outweighs the turbulence of pushing him aside.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 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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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 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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Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday’s report states that HHS will assemble a working group of federal officials to evaluate SSRI prescribing patterns, specifically among children.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
9 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 13 Sep. 2025.
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