ALIGNMENT Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

alignment

noun

variants also alinement

Definition of alignment

as in layout

the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.

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Recent Examples of alignment In an already fractious region, this alignment could bring conflict to Somaliland’s doorstep. — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026 This is the current sort of safety standard for the models, this concept called alignment. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Empires provide public goods—order, standards, security, a reserve currency, access to technology—in exchange not merely for revenue but for alignment or submission. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for alignment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment

Noun

Part of that strategy is to connect with younger consumers, hence a recent partnership with 21-year-old livestreamer iShowSpeed along with innovating with menu items, branding, and store layout.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Riding Modes Pro introduces a customizable Race Pro mode, along with three additional Sport display layouts showing data such as traction-control intervention, braking force and lean angle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of layout

Noun

While the Broncos haven’t returned to the tournament since then, this year’s squad blends continuity with exciting new faces and stands a serious chance of bringing Boise State back to the NCAA Tournament.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026
The goal is continuity rather than reinvention every season, with pieces designed to complement one another over time.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Small cameras measuring less than a millimeter in scale capture changes in the skin caused by contact and analyze the distribution of forces acting on the arm.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Its bankers are mapping distribution lines for key products, from submarines and missiles to aircraft, to identify suppliers that may lack the capital or capacity to meet rising demand, according to Petno.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

Instead of manufacturing and physically testing hundreds of battery designs, engineers used computer models to evaluate more than 300,000 possible configurations before producing a prototype.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The room is a design flex of its own — velvet banquettes, rich purples, cerulean blues, gold and marble, with art exclusively by women.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of design

Noun

Location, dimensions, orientation, venue type, audience, visibility, creative capabilities and physical environment all contribute to its value.

— Denys Kanel, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
With optimism running high, orientation was a chance to get a tiny glimpse of who some of them are.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of orientation

Noun

The study also detailed how physicians often change their referral and prescribing patterns after their practices are acquired by hospitals, sometimes requesting imaging or other procedures that are not needed.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Spiced Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Adding pumpkin spice to half the batter before putting the two components together creates a magnificent swirl pattern that your holiday guests will ooh and aah over when cutting into this gorgeous cake.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of pattern

Noun

By adjusting the distance between the tips, the team could stretch or compress the molecular structure, changing the voltage at which the current enhancement began.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The company describes its structure as an inverted pyramid, with store workers at the top.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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