variants
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
May compromise wrist posture: Standing fixes the upper body in one position, which can negatively affect wrist alignment and raise the risk for repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025
Enjoy Bundle Discounts on Tempur-Pedic Pillows Tempur-Pedic doesn’t just create high-quality mattresses that exemplify awesome pressure relief and spine alignment.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Indeed, Trump’s hard protectionist turn strikes at the heart of the U.S. alliance system, which has historically paired strategic alignment and security guarantees with privileged access to American markets, resulting in impressive development curves for many American allies.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Our views on relationships, politics and lifestyle (love of travel, no kids etc.) are in complete alignment.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025
Enjoy Bundle Discounts on Tempur-Pedic Pillows Tempur-Pedic doesn’t just create high-quality mattresses that exemplify awesome pressure relief and spine alignment.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Indeed, Trump’s hard protectionist turn strikes at the heart of the U.S. alliance system, which has historically paired strategic alignment and security guarantees with privileged access to American markets, resulting in impressive development curves for many American allies.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Our views on relationships, politics and lifestyle (love of travel, no kids etc.) are in complete alignment.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
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Inspired by local culture, the patio's layout is a blend of traditional elements and modern sophistication.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Filming herself before layout, Tacconi and her team use real-life video references for each shot, in a workflow reminiscent of rotoscoping, filling her characters with rich emotions and rib-crackingly funny attitudes.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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More Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Keeping Udoka around allows the Rockets to continue growing organically and keeps continuity with the organization.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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By strategically placing these checkpoints at critical stages, organizations can minimize downtime during failures and maintain business continuity, ultimately transforming a traditional disaster recovery approach into a proactive method.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Substack offers a comprehensive solution that combines website functionality, blogging capability, newsletter distribution and podcast hosting.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Platforms like YouTube and Instagram are providing distribution and control of their stories in ways once unimaginable—and allowing people with disabilities the chance to reach audiences once unheard of.—
Alan Schwarz,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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But these days, those very names are on the tip of the tongues of fashion buyers and collectors in Paris, New York and even L.A. — where celebrities are donning their designs at Hollywood events.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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Analyze how people phrase their interactions with LLMs and adjust your content to fit this design pattern.—
Pawel Rzeszucinski,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The renovation of the theater included changing the orientation of the stage, so that theatergoers are sitting surrounding the artists, including some at cafe tables, and outfitting the theater with three levels of bars, which are used for a pre-show.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Follow him for travel inspiration, orientation, and location guides that get to the heart of some truly amazing places.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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But for others, especially high-achieving professionals used to being seen and heard, working from home quietly unearths a troubling mental pattern: when the feedback loop goes silent, the mind fills in the blanks.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Stephanie McFarland, a spokeswoman for the Indiana Excise Police, said evidence is required to show a pattern of behavior — rather than a single incident — to secure an arrest for promoting prostitution against the owner.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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After all, this $152 million structure included a $50 million contribution from Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi in honor of Achille Viterbi, his father, an accomplished ophthalmologist who brought the family to America, fleeing fascist Italy in 1939.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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An array of speakers criticized a modern-esque four-story concert hall around older military structures—many built over a century ago—converted into residences in 1998.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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