alignment

noun

variants also alinement
Definition of alignmentnext
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 Longer sales cycles demand consistent engagement, stakeholder alignment and trust-building. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Key components to look out for include those Extra-Wide labels, yes, but also roomy toe boxes, stretchy uppers, adjustable closure (via straps or laces), and accommodating, stabilizing platforms that keep feet in proper alignment. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Across his three-year tenure, Espada has been hell-bent on constructing his best defensive alignment late in games the Astros are winning. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Any efforts to align North American policy under a new USMCA must retain an openness to trade with these other countries to facilitate a broader alignment in the future. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alignment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
  1. layout
  2. continuity
  3. distribution
  4. design
  5. orientation
  6. aligning
  7. pattern
  8. structure
Noun
  • Consider your dishwasher’s caddy size and layout; mix handle directions or use an upper rack for knives.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That was then reduced to below 52,300 due to changes in safety regulations and the layout of the ground.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of layout
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  • The Bengals cut the roster down to 53 players on Sunday and there weren’t many surprises in a year where continuity and depth made only a few spots truly feel open to unseating the placeholder.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That focus on continuity is perhaps unsurprising given that Ternus, at 51, has spent 25 years climbing Apple’s corporate ladder.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • Reinstating a military draft would ensure a more equitable distribution of national defense responsibilities.
    — Jonathan Zimmerman, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Between 2020 and 2024, the NYC Health Department nearly tripled its distribution to opioid overdose prevention programs, distributing more than 300,000 naloxone kits in 2024 alone.
    — Nathalia Fernandez, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers say a phase-change heatsink can reduce size and weight by more than 50 percent while maintaining the thermal capacity of a conventional design.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • Long, parallel avenues organize the space into legible districts —lending order to the swirling movement — with the oculus serving as a useful center of orientation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Just check the orientation before booking, since where the balloons actually drift will always depend on that morning’s wind.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of orientation
Noun
  • 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.
    — Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of aligning
Noun
  • The pattern should begin to break later in the week as a cold front moves through, bringing lower temperatures and humidity for Labor Day weekend.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The supply shortage for memory and components shows few signs of abating, signaling that gadgets may be more expensive going forward, permanently changing demand patterns and competition.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pattern
Noun
  • That pair, combined with the wider structure and personnel around them, ensure Leeds do not collapse when home sides like Brighton, predictably, lay it on thick.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Officials asked the public to continue avoiding the parking structure while police investigated.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of structure

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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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