Definition of orientationnext
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 Its integrated unibody clip attaches to laptops, monitors or standard tripods and it can be used in landscape, portrait and even upside-down orientations. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Adjusting the thickness and orientation of the bars changes how easily heat travels in each direction. New Atlas, 29 July 2026 The staff currently stands at 35, the department said in a statement Tuesday, noting that another 14 people are in a months-long process of orientation, training and shadowing veteran inspectors. Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 Start with the trolley tour On their first day, the Old Town Trolley served as both transportation and orientation. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for orientation
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Noun
  • This San Sebastián Nobu hotel features all the great aspects of the brand with a Basque twist.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The entire act of murdering the Dama encapsulates so many aspects of Negan’s character.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • At the bottom of all these alignment efforts, there’s a central problem—almost an abstract law.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Still, while Mercury makes an opposition to your modern ruler, Pluto, this alignment could uncover a control issue (or misuse of power) involving an authority figure, client or family member.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Insurers can more accurately model their exposure to weather risks.
    Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Although each vineyard has its own unique soils, exposures, and water availability, the sibling regions are simply two different appellations cultivating the same grape.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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