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 uncharted exploration The spacecraft is capturing data about the rotation rates, orientations and shapes of frozen objects that orbit in the Kuiper Belt. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Playing Nala is not only a chance to represent plus-size Black women from Miami, but builds on the show’s theme that people of all body types, gender orientations, race and backgrounds can be seen in leading roles. Jalynn McDuffey, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 Some room orientations provide a view toward the tracks, where trains can be watched slipping through the station. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The event features a striking diversity of body shapes, ages, complexions, backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions and body art, all made equal under the Florida sun (slightly overcast this year) by their status as golden geese for the fan platforms. Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 Religious practitioners may also regard nonheterosexual orientations or non-cisgender identities as immoral or otherwise inconsistent with their religious beliefs. Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026 This plant is available in many colors and blossom orientations, with some facing upright and some leaning toward the ground. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026 Buildings, for example, could potentially use one side of the film during colder seasons to absorb solar heat, then switch orientations during hotter periods to reduce cooling loads. New Atlas, 25 May 2026 There is usually a waiting list, and orientations are held every four to six months. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
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Noun
  • Trump was included in many different aspects, including Infantino awarding him FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize back in December.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • The organization also believes this frees up time for its catchers to work on other aspects of the game — such as hitting and receiving — given how much is already on their plates.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
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  • On another note, two rare celestial alignments are leading up to a much bigger story in the background.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • The July dates are the final official Manhattanhenge alignments of 2026.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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“Orientations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientations. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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