variants
also alinements
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
Together, Venus in Cancer and Mars in Taurus create one of the most emotionally and physically satisfying alignments in the sky.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Topline After last week’s New Supermoon, the night sky springs back to life with a series of delicate evening alignments.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 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
In oral arguments at the Supreme Court Monday, most of the justices aimed pointed questions at both sides, with the usual conservative-liberal alignments scrambled like an egg.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Most importantly, both are sticky in coverage, process routes quickly and can thrive in multiple alignments.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Those alignments, according to Biondi, point toward the sand mound.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Topline After last week’s New Supermoon, the night sky springs back to life with a series of delicate evening alignments.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 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
In oral arguments at the Supreme Court Monday, most of the justices aimed pointed questions at both sides, with the usual conservative-liberal alignments scrambled like an egg.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Most importantly, both are sticky in coverage, process routes quickly and can thrive in multiple alignments.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Those alignments, according to Biondi, point toward the sand mound.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignments
Noun
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Home tasks are tougher, as layouts and tasks are more varied and messy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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New enrichment features and varied yard layouts are meant to encourage more natural giraffe behavior, Putney said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The act also raised the age at which required minimum distributions kick to 73, which allows retirees more time for their money to grow.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Broadcasting revenue includes prize money and distributions from participation in domestic leagues, cups and UEFA competitions.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Original details like fireplaces rub shoulders with custom carpets in graphic patterns.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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 ever-present discontent of voters Even as the pendulum has swung back and forth in recent Chilean presidential elections, there are deeper continuities across the different Chilean governments in the 21st century.—
Andra B. Chastain,
The Conversation,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In some systems, media have clearly identifiable political orientations, report the news from the point of view of particular factions, and in some cases participate in the process of debate and negotiation among those factions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Buildings, for example, could potentially use one side of the film during colder seasons to absorb solar heat, then switch orientations during hotter periods to reduce cooling loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Florence loves to experiment with her style and aesthetic, finding a home in the designs of romantic, high drama-hitting Harris Reed, Simone Rocha, and Rodarte.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
31 May 2026
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Cowgirl nail designs are not totally new—Americana has been having a moment.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The Solana Beach City Council approved a second reading May 27 of an ordinance that outlines the types of structures that are allowed in public spaces used for outdoor dining.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Granted, none of the many action sequences match the scale of those in the 2015–19 Star Wars movie trilogy.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
25 May 2026
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Principal photography is scheduled to run from September through October in Manila, with additional sequences to be shot in Brazil.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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“Alignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignments. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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