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
When ear met in 2024 at transfer student orientation at Bard, both were emerging from their own antisocial caves, unconsciously looking for their other half.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Even the orientation of the lobby was intentional, to have the wind flow from a certain direction.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026
One useful lens for understanding this landscape divides entities into five main groups based on their primary orientation toward creating value.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Underestimating the Power of Light All paint reads differently depending on light exposure, room orientation, and surrounding finishes.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Even the orientation of the lobby was intentional, to have the wind flow from a certain direction.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026
One useful lens for understanding this landscape divides entities into five main groups based on their primary orientation toward creating value.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Underestimating the Power of Light All paint reads differently depending on light exposure, room orientation, and surrounding finishes.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientation
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That idea guided nearly every aspect of the wardrobe.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In April 2023, Finland joined NATO in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ending decades of military non-alignment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Learning Curve With the traditional TV advertising market in decline and streamers’ subscriber growth plateauing in some territories, closer alignment makes strategic sense, particularly given growing competition from YouTube.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Anhydrous ammonia is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the EPA.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Survivors who fled to higher ground struggled as a result of the temperature, with some dying later on from exposure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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