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 Listen to this article The Chicago Bears completed their rookie camp Sunday in Lake Forest, wrapping up a three-day orientation process for their eight-man draft class. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025 The rookie said he wasn’t given the chance to unleash his complete arsenal of acceleration during what turned out to be an individual drill orientation. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2025 Athena's solar panels couldn't harvest enough sunlight in this orientation, and the probe was declared dead the next day. Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 May 2025 Follow him for travel inspiration, orientation, and location guides that get to the heart of some truly amazing places. Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for orientation
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Noun
  • Just as a sommelier must understand both the technical aspects of wine and the human aspects of service, tech leaders must bridge the gap between complex solutions and real human problems.
    Dennis Kozak, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • In Persian rap, the raw and direct aspects of everyday life, streets, poverty, addiction, crime, and inequality are openly addressed.
    Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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  • The questions, particularly the third, ask the applicant to prove their mettle not only through personal qualification, but also with an ideological alignment with the administration’s existing policies.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 June 2025
  • And with the right approach, your website project can actually become a catalyst for internal alignment.
    Talie Smith, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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  • Spurred by monumental developments in technology, industry, and travel, more Americans than ever before—including new immigrants—made their way to growing cities, seeking work, education, entertainment, and exposure to new people, ideas, and possibilities.
    Time, Time, 3 June 2025
  • But Thomas has also suffered the darker side of fame, describing on TikTok this year how she was stalked by a group of men at several airports, as social media gives female athletes greater exposure.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 3 June 2025

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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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