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 design seems more aesthetically minded than ergonomic, as the cylinder feels a little odd on the back of my ear, and the sphere doesn’t do much to ensure optical orientation toward my ear canal. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

This book forces us to consider how clothing can communicate identity without the body, or gestures, or the visage, but rather through arrangement and spatial orientation. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Among the features currently planned are a family learning center, art studios, a visitor orientation area, and a multipurpose community hub. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2026

Initial plans include a family learning center, art studios, a visitor orientation area, and a multipurpose community hub. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026