alignments

noun

variants also alinements
plural of alignment
as in layouts
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 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 Although the Maxwell Ratings reflect each team’s strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by the games, region alignments and playoff brackets. — Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Hosting everything from vibrational yoga sessions and fractal projections to energy alignments and live performances, the resort’s immersive showpiece is engineered to help guests feel sound, not just hear it. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 Still, there are hints of purpose in such transitory alignments, a sense of intuitive forces at work. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026 The primary pedestrian entrances are on Polk and follow the alignments of Plymouth Court and Federal Street to the north. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Keep in mind that after the first that took place in July, this is the second of thirteen alignments that will unfold between these two planets before 2032. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignments
  1. layouts
  2. distributions
  3. patterns
  4. continuities
  5. orientations
  6. designs
  7. structures
  8. sequences
Noun
  • Outlooks and layouts vary but most rooms come with ravishing views of the Bosphorus; a few have terraces or gardens, while the split-level 5920-square-foot Peninsula Suite has a private rooftop terrace, outdoor swimming pool, gym, and hammam.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The dungeons were ominous, multi-level complexes with layouts both eldritch and natural, no longer limited to square tile arrangements.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • Zelenskyy had said on X that the strikes first targeted the former school that was used for regular distributions of humanitarian aid and then took aim at a nearby shelter.
    — Derek Gatopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But the pressure of the different distributions is still there, right?
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of distributions
Noun
  • According to the news release, the catalog documents births, injuries, migration patterns, and ages.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Your ruler Mercury is retrograde, and its meeting with the Moon encourages a closer look at familiar patterns.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of patterns
Noun
  • Nonetheless, his corpus boasts certain continuities and several recurring motifs.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement Kryptonite, the iconic weakness of Superman and Supergirl (along with red suns and, in some continuities, magic), was first created for the '40s radio serial The Adventures of Superman.
    — James Grebey, Time, 26 June 2026
Definition of continuities
Noun
  • An adjustable stand will increase functionality and be more compatible with the tablet’s orientations.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The proof-of-concept technology could allow engineers to create antennas of different lengths and orientations simply by adjusting a laser, eliminating the need for bulky mechanical antenna deployment systems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of orientations
Noun
  • 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
  • In theory, testing virtual designs will cut down development cycles, predict equipment degradation, and avoid costly trial-and-error during physical builds.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of designs
Noun
  • These systems, which are based on mathematical structures called neural networks, excel at cognitive tasks that until recently seemed exclusive to humans.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Researchers also modified the protein to investigate how these structures grow.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of structures
Noun
  • The dedicated automation cell operates alongside the assembly process, allowing the team to gather real-time feedback and continuously improve manufacturing sequences.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Hampered by the low budget, the film’s war sequences don’t prove arresting.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sequences

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