orientations

plural of orientation
as in aspects
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 orientations An adjustable stand will increase functionality and be more compatible with the tablet’s orientations. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 The proof-of-concept technology could allow engineers to create antennas of different lengths and orientations simply by adjusting a laser, eliminating the need for bulky mechanical antenna deployment systems. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 This is because Amazonis Mensa acts as a windbreak, pushing material blown by winds in separate orientations. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 But De Kooning would apply fragments of the reproductions to new compositions, often in different orientations. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026 For investors evaluating the domestic energy landscape, the distinct strategic orientations of the big three independent operators illustrate how this cash windfall is being captured. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 With all of these freshly trackable orientations and multitask options in the Apple ecosystem (which seems to be paying closer attention to you than ever), what sorts of new engagement data could the foldable design provide app developers with? — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 Chacon said that his businesses, which employ more than 200 people, already educate workers on their rights in new team member orientations, and that information on labor laws is clearly displayed on posters inside the stores. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 In Psychological Types, published in 1921, Jung described introversion and extraversion as different orientations. — Paul Jones, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Teeling and other bat researchers are studying aspects of the animals’ longevity, including bats’ ability to repair their DNA and harbor viruses without getting sick, for clues in order to enhance our own lives.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments discuss various aspects of maintaining health and well-being as one ages, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mental activity.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • Although the Maxwell Ratings reflect each team’s strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by the games, region alignments and playoff brackets.
    — Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Hosting everything from vibrational yoga sessions and fractal projections to energy alignments and live performances, the resort’s immersive showpiece is engineered to help guests feel sound, not just hear it.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Orientations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientations. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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