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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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2
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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3
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
Haley Mlotek, Curbed, 14 Feb. 2025
Kindred does it all right: Excellent service, a buzzy bar with one-of-a-kind cocktails, beautiful decor that preserves the history of the original building, and a menu that is simple but rich with character.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
All the deadliest insects from around the globe are all right here, living together in this one backyard in West Bottom, Alabama.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Local sporting clubs and contractors were doing all right.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The sadness is there, all right, but in a different compartment from the excitement.
—Haley Mlotek, Curbed, 14 Feb. 2025
Kindred does it all right: Excellent service, a buzzy bar with one-of-a-kind cocktails, beautiful decor that preserves the history of the original building, and a menu that is simple but rich with character.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
All the deadliest insects from around the globe are all right here, living together in this one backyard in West Bottom, Alabama.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Local sporting clubs and contractors were doing all right.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
Adjective
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Waiting until fall to sow grass offers a simpler and safer solution.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Wildlife experts stress that influencers and tourists - like everyone else - should do their best to appreciate nature from a safe distance and carefully research ethical ways to visit and volunteer with animals up close.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Historical performance shows balanced portfolios—whether in percentage form or within the risk bucket construct—have recovered losses during recessions in adequate time.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Services embedded in supportive housing must be adequate to meet a wide range of service needs.—
Pascale Leone,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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While displaying little to no respect for the millions of Americans who have made public service a proud and honorable profession, ironically, Musk’s companies have received tens of billions of dollars from the federal government over the years in federal contracts.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 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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What makes Kylie Jenner's glossy French nails so special and how to recreate them: A pastel pink is definitely one of the spring colors for 2025.—
Lena Raab,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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Allen definitely deserved that money after winning NFL MVP last season and leading the Bills to their fifth consecutive division title.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Forbes reporters follow company ethical guidelines that ensure the highest quality.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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This is said to be the more ethical path, because A.I. will be crucial to any potential human survival.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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If the answer to all three of these questions is yes, then speed is critical.—
Starr Million Baker,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The answer is yes, according to Orange County Registrar of Voters Bob Page, who reviewed the footage and related documents.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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When Lady Gaga releases a new album, the world pays attention, and that has certainly been the case with Mayhem.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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That was certainly part of the conversation when the team, after losing Joe Musgrove to Tommy John surgery, talked with Morejón in November to assess and discuss options for 2025.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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