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
Just before reaching the Indian Ocean, the Starship re-started two engines, flipped to a vertical orientation and descended to an on-target splashdown.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Through an open test, rookie orientation program and practice ahead of this week, Schumacher has built his toolkit of skills between qualifying laps and dealing with pack running in traffic, an important skill when scrapping with the other cars.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Business plan customers are entitled to a one-on-one, 30-minute Concierge orientation session (Zoom video screen share with audio) with a WordPress expert, but there's no regular phone support.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
What distinguishes this approach is its scientific orientation.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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William Harwood, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Through an open test, rookie orientation program and practice ahead of this week, Schumacher has built his toolkit of skills between qualifying laps and dealing with pack running in traffic, an important skill when scrapping with the other cars.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Business plan customers are entitled to a one-on-one, 30-minute Concierge orientation session (Zoom video screen share with audio) with a WordPress expert, but there's no regular phone support.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
What distinguishes this approach is its scientific orientation.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientation
Noun
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Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant have long kept details surrounding the creative aspect of their relationship private, until now.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Reaching enough qualified candidates is one of the hardest — and most expensive — aspects of the recruiting process, but ZipRecruiter distributes postings to more than 100 job boards with a single click.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Previously, Starship was intended to launch without a crew by the end of 2026 to coincide with an orbital alignment around the sun that would shorten the journey between Earth and Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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On the career front, June 9 brings a special alignment between Venus, your ruling planet, and Jupiter in your professional sector, one of the luckier transits of the year for your public image and visibility.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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Just make sure to give them a brighter exposure than that required by the classic green Chinese evergreens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Today, gaining exposure to prime commercial real estate still involves intermediaries, high minimums, and long holding periods.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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