Synonyms of orientation

orientation

noun

ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aspect
• alignment
• exposure
• arrangement
• frontage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of orientation

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

Schools across the state should replicate what both districts are doing, Lowe said, particularly Moore’s New Teacher Induction Academy, which provides orientation, instructional coaching, mentorship and professional development to recent hires. — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Sep. 2026