as in aspect
the state or fact of facing a particular direction
a building's orientation is an important consideration in the Chinese practice of feng shui
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Recent Examples of orientation
Fellow orientation school spirit leader Marian Morales, 20, a sophomore studying biochemistry and molecular biology, watched the Canes-Ole Miss battle from home.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Your average boat ride is powered by the water flowing through the flume — which impacts the speed, spacing and orientation of the ride vehicles.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Homes are often designed with a horizontal orientation, mirroring the undulating terrain, and roofs are pitched with muted colors that recede into the background.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Doss runs four two-week sessions a year, each admitting about 30 students with the top scores on a basic adult education exam taken at orientation.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Your average boat ride is powered by the water flowing through the flume — which impacts the speed, spacing and orientation of the ride vehicles.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Homes are often designed with a horizontal orientation, mirroring the undulating terrain, and roofs are pitched with muted colors that recede into the background.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Doss runs four two-week sessions a year, each admitting about 30 students with the top scores on a basic adult education exam taken at orientation.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientation
Noun
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Be that back that can go the distance and be that back that can make a difference in every aspect of the game.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Maduro was just one corrupt guy on a roster of thousands, just like him, embedded in every aspect of Venezuelan life, from politics to business to the military.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the Moon in your thoughtful sign, the alignment between Luna and Chiron has extra influence over your emotions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Second, geopolitical alignment continues to be driven by security and hard power.—
Pratap Bhanu Mehta,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keep leaves dust-free and windows clean to increase light exposure.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Low, consistent exposure to fluoride is widely credited for dramatic declines in decaying teeth.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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