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 New members usually visit Washington for a few days of orientation in November. Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The stadium’s entire orientation was designed to allow the corner of the building to serve as the foul pole. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The firm would also refrain from including diversity, equity and inclusion requirements as part of their hiring process and would not turn down clients due to their political orientations. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025 From this orientation, the Eiffel Tower can be seen glowing brightly in yellow light left of center. Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orientation
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Noun
  • In the second part of his book, entitled Fall, Dr Gee examines aspects of our more recent history that threaten our long-term future, particularly intensive agriculture.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • One account of this aspect of his life comes from Allen St John, a journalist who met the head of the Glazer family over a possible book commission in 2000.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Ballet builds strength and alignment, but African dance grounds students in rhythm and culture.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 9 May 2025
  • Where there are opportunities to expand capacity at our facilities, these efforts are done in alignment and agreement with our government partners.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • But this is their first exposure to the training room, the weight room, the schedule, the nutrition, the practice.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
  • These ballpark neighborhoods also generate higher foot traffic and more media exposure.
    Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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