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as in okay
being to one's liking
it's all right with me if you wear jeans to the party
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as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
as soon as we heard the rescue helicopter, we knew we were all right
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
it wasn't a great meal, but it was all right
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
he's an all right guy, so if he says that's the way it happened, I believe him
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
if everything goes all right, I should be back in a day or two
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as in yes
used to express agreement
all right, I'll try one tiny bite of octopus
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as in definitely
without any question
he was there all right—I saw him sitting in the back row
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Recent Examples of all right
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
So bats, the cetaceans — basically those are whales and dolphins, all right?
—Janna Levin, Quanta Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
The second song on the album sinks into the R&B influence and the slight delusions that everything will be all right when all the stars are aligned.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
That’s all right too—even if your drink doesn’t contain enough of the good stuff to officially make a difference.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
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Heading into Sunday, the Cardinals lead the way at 6-4 to place first in the division but the Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers are all right behind them at 5-5, setting up for a thrilling end of the season in the NFC West.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
So bats, the cetaceans — basically those are whales and dolphins, all right?
—Janna Levin, Quanta Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
The second song on the album sinks into the R&B influence and the slight delusions that everything will be all right when all the stars are aligned.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
That’s all right too—even if your drink doesn’t contain enough of the good stuff to officially make a difference.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
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Leslie Montgomery’s home on the eastern edge of Caldwell was supposed to be a safe harbor for her and her three children.Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
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Potential Side Effects and Considerations Creatine is generally regarded as safe for the average healthy adult, but excess consumption may lead to negative side effects.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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The 11 Best Grow Lights to Help Your Plants Thrive, Based on Testing Soil and Water Euonymus are tolerant of any soil type as long as there is adequate drainage.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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As an example, nutrients and vitamins like calcium and vitamin D are critical to ensure adequate bone health and to help prevent osteoporosis, a condition characterized by decreased bone mass that can predispose people to fracture their bones more easily.Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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And for those who were denied an honorable discharge, the Pentagon would commit to a streamlined upgrade review process.Matthew Mosk, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brienne of Tarth The most honorable knight in Westeros doesn't have a bad bone in her body.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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The coffee definitely tasted on the darker side of a medium with tasting notes of grape, red apple, and roasted almonds.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
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And definitely take advantage of Hotel Ranga’s Northern Lights wake-up call.Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Balancing cost efficiency with environmental and ethical standards adds another layer of complexity to the already difficult exercise of supply chain management, Bland added.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, effective deployment requires careful attention to ethical considerations and user privacy to ensure consumer confidence in these systems.Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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If the answer is yes, NPR wants to hear your stories.Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Below €20,000 yes, but €10,000 remains a stretch in Europe,’ Reers said in the interview.Neil Winton, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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But as recipes like Lobster Mac and Cheese Casserole and Macaroni and Cheese with Cashew Cream and Broccoli prove, kids at heart (aka adults like us) can—and should—certainly enjoy mac meals, too.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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The potential differences, even after trades, almost certainly will not be large enough to sway Sasaki.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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