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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
In this sense, leadership is less about authority and more about alignment.
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The investment bank names stocks with strong tech and innovation capabilities as one of its top picks, citing the closer alignment with China's 15th Five-Year Plan, as well as those showing potential to make a bigger global footprint to meet energy demand.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 13 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The road’s original alignment followed the Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail, both Spanish colonial routes.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The investment bank names stocks with strong tech and innovation capabilities as one of its top picks, citing the closer alignment with China's 15th Five-Year Plan, as well as those showing potential to make a bigger global footprint to meet energy demand.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 13 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The road’s original alignment followed the Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail, both Spanish colonial routes.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 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
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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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Firstman all but preemptively slapped an A24 logo on Club Kid, which doesn’t have distribution yet as of this writing, but his film really would fit into their stable of commercially friendly art flicks, down to its gooey heart.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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As for the distribution of grades across the state, 25% of Kansas hospitals earned A grades, higher than the 23% recorded in fall 2025.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 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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The credit union will work with the school’s student affairs division on student engagement initiatives including orientation and move-in week.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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All systems are electric to support the City's climate goals, and complemented by passive design measures that include orientation, shading and daylight optimization to ease reliance on mechanical systems.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 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
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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 17 May. 2026.
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