Synonyms of orientation

orientation

noun

ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aspect
• alignment
• exposure
• arrangement
• frontage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of orientation

On a trip to UC Irvine for orientation with her son, one flew into her long, curly hair. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Spacecraft find their bearings The experiment used Starling’s star-tracker cameras, which normally help determine a spacecraft’s orientation by observing bright objects in space. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Keeping up with all the events, orientations, try-outs, practices, conferences, and more doesn’t have to raise your blood pressure. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026

Chairs, sofas, and tables with different leg shapes, heights, and orientations create competing lines that make a small space feel busy. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026