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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
There’s value in ensuring strong alignment between county leadership and regional transit decisions, particularly given the scale and impact of the system.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Considering the quality of the 2027 and 2028 WNBA Drafts, there is nothing wrong with that, so long as the organization is in alignment.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 May 2026
But scientists in England and their colleagues now report in the journal PNAS Nexus that perfect alignment between AI systems and human interests is mathematically impossible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 May 2026
The foam provided more structure than alternative materials, while the stack height helped my dad keep his neck in alignment despite spending hours seated in the car.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Considering the quality of the 2027 and 2028 WNBA Drafts, there is nothing wrong with that, so long as the organization is in alignment.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 May 2026
But scientists in England and their colleagues now report in the journal PNAS Nexus that perfect alignment between AI systems and human interests is mathematically impossible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 May 2026
The foam provided more structure than alternative materials, while the stack height helped my dad keep his neck in alignment despite spending hours seated in the car.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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Its name means tree, timber, and three – the latter a nod to the project's three-building layout.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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With its easy-to-navigate grid layout and wide avenues, this is a resolutely two-wheel town.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Given the spread of the concerts, Eilish had to keep wearing the same outfit across shows for continuity.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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That continuity shapes the job in a way that isn’t obvious until someone sits inside it.—
Felysha Walker
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Because of the tournament expansion, the NCAA will be able to award more than $131 million in new revenue distributions to member schools participating in the basketball tournaments over the remaining six years of the NCAA’s broadcast agreements.—
Gary Bedore
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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One swift effect of passage was an alteration of the distribution of state spending in the South, with more money going to areas with heavily Black populations.—
Stephen L. Carter,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The quarter-length flutter sleeves add a dressy element to the design without going overboard, so this one can definitely be reworn, too.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling curtains have a timeless design that adds a sense of elegance to any room.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Parents sit in tiny chairs in their children’s classroom to listen to the teacher talk during a parent orientation at Naper School held in September 1998.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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At the time Cleveland was writing, editors were beginning to approach alumni magazines with a fresh orientation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Review one expense, simplify one obligation, or rethink a pattern that no longer serves.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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These patterns, known as diffraction spikes, only appear when a light source is both extremely bright and highly concentrated.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Balance kindness with structure, and accountability follows.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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