as in situating
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positioning
This approach incentivizes loyalty while positioning your company as an employer of choice.
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Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By focusing on the foundational elements of data management, security, and sustainability, organizations can set the stage for meaningful AI integration and innovation, positioning themselves for long-term success.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This shift toward brand awareness campaigns suggests Amazon is successfully positioning itself as more than just a lower-funnel conversion platform.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Not unlike the man who would later offer him a Cabinet position, the candidate seemed impervious to criticism, positioning himself as someone who was delivering inconvenient truths to an unyielding establishment.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
That notable number is an indicator of how the brand is positioning itself with big media moments such as Kylie Jenner on the runway at Disneyland.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Still, plenty of investors aren’t waiting for any clarity on the election to start positioning for a bullish end to the year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Africa's real-world crypto use cases offer valuable lessons for the global market, positioning the continent as a potential future leader in crypto innovation and financial inclusion.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By focusing on the foundational elements of data management, security, and sustainability, organizations can set the stage for meaningful AI integration and innovation, positioning themselves for long-term success.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This shift toward brand awareness campaigns suggests Amazon is successfully positioning itself as more than just a lower-funnel conversion platform.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Not unlike the man who would later offer him a Cabinet position, the candidate seemed impervious to criticism, positioning himself as someone who was delivering inconvenient truths to an unyielding establishment.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
That notable number is an indicator of how the brand is positioning itself with big media moments such as Kylie Jenner on the runway at Disneyland.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Still, plenty of investors aren’t waiting for any clarity on the election to start positioning for a bullish end to the year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Africa's real-world crypto use cases offer valuable lessons for the global market, positioning the continent as a potential future leader in crypto innovation and financial inclusion.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioning
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Google is also is placing additional protections on the profiles to prevent further off-topic reviews.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means sometimes putting long-term trust above immediate profits.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The remains rested there until 2015, when the Department of Defense — using DNA to do what was once inconceivable — began painstakingly identifying them and locating next of kin, many of whom had since moved and died.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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By locating manufacturing facilities closer to their end markets, companies are also able to reduce transportation costs and delivery times.Richard Mack, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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