variants
also alinements
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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 alignments
Shortly after, Venus will meet with lucky Jupiter in Cancer on June 9, which also happens to be one of the most romantic (and auspicious) alignments of the month.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Because microlensing depends on one-off geometric alignments, the faraway object that caused the event by passing so perfectly through our line of sight can never be seen again.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
While the refresh study examined both Burlington and Swift streets in North Kansas City as possible alignments, there was a strong consensus that Swift Street was the preferred alignment.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Even if the Black Caucus survives, the bruising fights emerging in the party and the awkward political alignments emerging are likely to have longer-term ramifications.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Geopolitics often produces uncomfortable alignments.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
In reality, including solar gravity would likely reveal even cheaper paths, but only during certain time windows when celestial alignments are favorable.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Early alignments put it on Jackson Boulevard.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Ingold is a versatile blocker and can execute from various alignments, including inline on the line of scrimmage.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Because microlensing depends on one-off geometric alignments, the faraway object that caused the event by passing so perfectly through our line of sight can never be seen again.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
While the refresh study examined both Burlington and Swift streets in North Kansas City as possible alignments, there was a strong consensus that Swift Street was the preferred alignment.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Even if the Black Caucus survives, the bruising fights emerging in the party and the awkward political alignments emerging are likely to have longer-term ramifications.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Geopolitics often produces uncomfortable alignments.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
In reality, including solar gravity would likely reveal even cheaper paths, but only during certain time windows when celestial alignments are favorable.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Early alignments put it on Jackson Boulevard.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Ingold is a versatile blocker and can execute from various alignments, including inline on the line of scrimmage.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignments
Noun
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The two Red Sky Ranch courses are both outstanding, ultra-dramatic mountain layouts with enormous elevation charges, and both by marquee designers, Tom Fazio and Greg Norman.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The data gathered during this preliminary investigation will decide whether the firms progress to detailed engineering layouts, formal applications with maritime and atomic regulatory bodies, or the establishment of joint corporate entities to oversee physical production.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Limited partners are pressing for liquidity amidst low distributions and scarce IPOs, extending fund lifecycles.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Along those lines, such a school could face the prospect of conference punishment, such as prohibitions on postseason play and restrictions on revenue distributions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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As its name suggests, atom lithography does away with light altogether and instead uses physical matter—atoms—to print tiny patterns onto silicon chips.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Watts teaches clients how to fish, respect the lake, to understand seasons, patterns and the importance of stewardship.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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Filmmakers working on ultra-low budgets hardly have the option of achieving the kind of seamless dramatic continuities that industrial-strength techniques can offer.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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The museum has deconstructed the traditional, boxy narrative of art history and rendered the story itself a matter of curves and continuities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The event features a striking diversity of body shapes, ages, complexions, backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions and body art, all made equal under the Florida sun (slightly overcast this year) by their status as golden geese for the fan platforms.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Religious practitioners may also regard nonheterosexual orientations or non-cisgender identities as immoral or otherwise inconsistent with their religious beliefs.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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What really matters, especially on this sensitive coastline, is whether that balance is kept, not just how the designs look.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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This one has a brown animal print that stands out but doesn't distract from the other lighter designs.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Gojko Culibrk Cellphone videos captured thatch-roof structures engulfed in fast-spreading flames across the beachside resort.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Dual class share structures at Alphabet and Meta have been justified on precisely these grounds, and Musk has argued that the listing’s design will protect SpaceX’s long-term vision from activist pressure for more immediate profits.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Getting to shoot the action sequences, getting to play those moments of high intensity, the thrills, the suspense, that was such a joy.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Astronomer and UFOlogist Jacques Vallée appears to shed additional light on Juan’s story, and dramatic effects sequences dramatize the emotional impact of his close encounter.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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“Alignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignments. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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