alpha

noun

ˈal-fə How to pronounce alpha (audio)
Definition of alphanext
as in beginning
the point at which something begins money is not the alpha and omega—the beginning and end—of life's purpose

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Recent Examples of alpha But as the article points out, alpha has entered the wider lexicon as a term for a highly desirable and respected man. — Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025 Think how much effort goes into marginal improvements in portfolio construction or risk management or alpha generation. — Philip Maymin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 That was the company line, that the Packers had four receivers who could be the alpha and that was more than enough for quarterback Jordan Love and company. — Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 The formula features Virtue's signature alpha keratin protein, which staves off breakage, boosts volume, and moisturizes without weighing down hair. — Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alpha
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alpha
  1. beginning
  2. start
  3. onset
  4. inception
  5. launch
  6. commencement
Noun
  • At the beginning of 2025, the Decentralized Science (DeSci) movement experienced significant momentum, marked by several key developments such as the emergence of new projects, market growth and investment, technological advancements, and community and collaboration.
    — Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Since the beginning of his second term in office, several of Trump's executive orders have targeted transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of beginning
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  • With his win last year, Scheffler joined Horton Smith as the only two golfers to earn his first two Masters wins in five or fewer starts.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Among four spring training outings and two Triple-A starts, Matthews has posted a 0.92 ERA with 25 strikeouts versus two walks in 19 1/3 innings.
    — Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of start
Noun
  • More importantly, failing to articulate an acceptable mistake at the onset will leave your team without the language to define which levers were most important to drive business goals.
    — Rebecca Shaddix, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Measles rash appears three to five days after the onset of the first symptoms.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of onset
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  • Here’s How Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Is Rising to the Occasion One of the largest organizations in the world devoted to HIV/AIDS relief faces perhaps its most critical year since inception.
    — Samantha Riedel, Them., 4 Apr. 2025
  • Veteran publishing executive Robert Gottlieb, the chairman of the literary agency Trident Media Group who has been following the trend since its inception, is only slightly more measured.
    — Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of inception
Noun
  • Property Masters Guild to Host Launch Event for PROP CULTURE Publication The Property Masters Guild will hold a launch event for its new magazine, PROP CULTURE, on April 17.
    — Abigail Lee, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Release date Likely: In 2017, there were two months between Nintendo's wider reveal of the Switch in January 2017 and that console's launch in March 2017.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of launch
Noun
  • Jeannie Leavitt, the first female fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, delivered the spring commencement speech last year.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Oscar winner Jane Fonda will deliver USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism commencement speech as its 2025 keynote speaker, the school announced today.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of commencement

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alpha and omega
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“Alpha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpha. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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