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

The orientation was the opposite in the old days, when all attention was directed to the highlands. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Baltimore County Public Schools staff unveiled proposals for the 2027-2028 school calendar on Tuesday, including orientation days for sixth and ninth grade students. — Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026

Simple structural improvements, like a formal orientation for new members are neglected while leadership prioritizes hoarding power over party building. — Caitlin Ogden, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026

Their ancestors had entered the United States through Southern ports, especially New Orleans and Galveston, which gave them a different political and cultural orientation from those who had entered through the East, and above all through New York. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026