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 The maintainers refused, and AISI said the incident caused no real-world harm; Anthropic called it a serious alignment failure. — Shae Lake, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026 To reestablish and preserve traditional rivalries and eliminate cross-country travel demands, restore conference alignments to their original geographical moorings. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 Kotelnicki’s offenses thrive on using misdirection and different motions to throw off alignments and create wide-open throwing lanes for his quarterbacks. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026 King tides are caused by the gravitational pull and alignments of the Earth, moon, and sun. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 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
  • And the furnishings lean eclectic—midcentury, vintage, art-forward—with a living-meets-dining-room layout that accommodates group gatherings and lounging.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The store layout, which is intentionally curated and devoid of price tags, is designed to foster engagement, with uniformed sales staff on hand to pull additional references from the stock rooms located on each floor.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of layout
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  • Athletic director Warde Manuel signed Boynton to a two-year contract to keep continuity on the coaching staff for the defending national champions.
    — Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • These technologies support the transfer of connections between terrestrial networks and satellite coverage, helping maintain service continuity as users move between them.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • The best short film and audience choice award winners will be announced on closing day, with the best short film winner receiving full funding from KlikFilm for the production and distribution of a debut feature.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The distribution of damage, the pace of decline, and even the molecular structure of amyloid filaments can vary.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • That timeline reflects a development process built around rapid design iterations and in-house manufacturing capabilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • The engine incorporates an Axisymmetric Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle (AVEN), which directs thrust to control the aircraft’s orientation during vertical operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Aegis Rider Inertial sensors inside the helmet measure movement along three positional axes and rotation across three additional axes, allowing the system to track the rider's head movements and orientation.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 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
  • Its glassy face leans into a zigzag pattern across its facades and from some angles looks like a retro video game.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators said the notes contained distinctive writing patterns and asked anyone who recognized the style to contact authorities.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of pattern
Noun
  • The researchers designed the new electrolyte to tackle these problems by combining efficient ion transport with a more stable, solid-like structure.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • But this year, the office took into account the building’s distinct structure, which brought its valuation of the store down to under $72 million, according to Scheels’ assessment notice.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of structure

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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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