orientation

noun

ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce orientation (audio)
Definition of orientationnext
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 The orientation was the opposite in the old days, when all attention was directed to the highlands. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Baltimore County Public Schools staff unveiled proposals for the 2027-2028 school calendar on Tuesday, including orientation days for sixth and ninth grade students. — Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026 Simple structural improvements, like a formal orientation for new members are neglected while leadership prioritizes hoarding power over party building. — Caitlin Ogden, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 Their ancestors had entered the United States through Southern ports, especially New Orleans and Galveston, which gave them a different political and cultural orientation from those who had entered through the East, and above all through New York. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orientation
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  1. aspect
  2. alignment
  3. exposure
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  • While many of the more contentious and controversial aspects of his life are presented in one-sided fashion, friend and former manager Rory Holloway’s still-raw sense of betrayal at Tyson firing his entire team is evoked with vivid irritation.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Each aspect of the hotel has been touched by people with deep New Orleans roots.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of aspect
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  • Cairo’s pledge also signals closer alignment with Riyadh, a major financial backer that has provided billions in aid and investment.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • This came after the company fired three safety and alignment researchers, though OpenAI said the dismissals were not tied to employees voicing safety concerns.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of alignment
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  • As financial markets have become more accessible, consumers have begun trading sophisticated financial instruments, purchasing fractional shares and gaining exposure to alternative assets in minutes.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • This is the experience of some students in the state and it is being further complicated by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, rising college costs and limited exposure to jobs before graduation.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of exposure

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“Orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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