as in elements
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
you need to learn the alphabet of genealogy before you can move on to more advanced study
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Sailing has been in the DNA of the Hilfiger brand since the company first designed its signature flag logo around the nautical alphabet for his initials — T, J and H — Thomas Jacob Hilfiger.
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 June 2024
Among the sobriety tests, a West Palm Beach officer said, was the alphabet test.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 July 2024
Writing draws on knowledge of the alphabet, including the name, sound and formation of each letter.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 25 July 2024
Further introductions include a collection of charms and alphabet letters crafted in silver as well as a more polished line of earrings and pendants with colored hard stones smoothly cut in geometric shapes.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 July 2024
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 June 2024
Among the sobriety tests, a West Palm Beach officer said, was the alphabet test.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 July 2024
Writing draws on knowledge of the alphabet, including the name, sound and formation of each letter.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 25 July 2024
Further introductions include a collection of charms and alphabet letters crafted in silver as well as a more polished line of earrings and pendants with colored hard stones smoothly cut in geometric shapes.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 July 2024
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
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