ALIGNMENT Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

alignment

noun

variants also alinement

Definition of alignment

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 Side sleepers can benefit from a pillow with enough height and firmness to keep the head, neck, and spine in neutral alignment. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 Without that alignment, organizations risk creating a patchwork of disconnected AI point solutions that introduce integration complexity, technical debt and inconsistent experiences. — Salvatore Lombardo, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 When the solid Earth tips out of alignment, it is driven through the watery bulge, and parts of the rock poke out of the water while others get drowned. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026 Look for Steve Spagnuolo to try to counter Bowers by mixing up his coverage depending on the alignment. — Pete Sweeney october 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alignment

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Noun

Drivers knew the back entrances, the factory layouts, and the best path to the boss of a mom-and-pop workshop.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Independent has become known for its distinctive layout, which emphasized flow over the boxy booths that typify these commercial trade shows.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of layout

Noun

The service Warm, Italian and hyper-local, with a seemingly strong contingent of pre-Anantara staffers, which gives a sense of continuity and harmony.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Start with equipment and dependencies whose failure would materially affect safety, revenue, compliance or continuity.

— Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Overlapping with Zaslav during their time at NBCU, Perrette rose to president of digital and affiliate distribution.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
The destroyer has enhanced electrical power distribution and additional cooling capacity to support its advanced systems.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

The bones are there (floors, square footage, no heinous design details).

— Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026
The proposition is to connect China’s factories with its creator economy; Black Lake’s agents bridge the gap by converting ideas into designs, a 3D simulation, and industrial data sent to a factory.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of design

Noun

At that altitude, even small changes in orientation can affect where an instrument looks on the ground.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Take a beat, return to the larger vision and make the next move from a clear orientation rather than using action to relieve discomfort.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of orientation

Noun

Almost as alarming as the incidents themselves has been the government’s refusal to acknowledge a pattern of abuse that is clearly metastasizing at the Department of Homeland Security.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Ironically, the one spot where Dearborn Park genuinely engages the cityscape is along the west side of State south of Roosevelt where a row of single-family homes follows Chicago’s typical development pattern.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of pattern

Noun

Future uses for the approach include any number of stronger, lighter structures and materials needing protection from vibration and shaking.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
One scenario making the rounds has Cheeks potentially overseeing all of the vast TV holdings of the combined company, but so far, there’s no firm confirmation and a final structure isn’t expected to be announced until next week.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

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