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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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Recent Examples of alphabet
With 26 cards representing letters of the alphabet and coordinating colored laces, preschoolers will learn their ABCs, how to match colors, fine motor skills and sorting.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Fun fact, Yoni Ben-Yehuda, head of watches at Material Good, actually designed the aforementioned Timepeace, adding an extraordinary malachite dial with gold numerals that draw from alphabets around the world.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Some may complete high school, college or even graduate school, while others may never learn the alphabet.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The rings are named after the Greek alphabet and the last two, outermost, rings named (𝛍) and nu (𝛎) were not discovered until a period of observations between 2003 and 2005 by a team led by the SETI Institute's Mark Showalter.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Fun fact, Yoni Ben-Yehuda, head of watches at Material Good, actually designed the aforementioned Timepeace, adding an extraordinary malachite dial with gold numerals that draw from alphabets around the world.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Some may complete high school, college or even graduate school, while others may never learn the alphabet.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The rings are named after the Greek alphabet and the last two, outermost, rings named (𝛍) and nu (𝛎) were not discovered until a period of observations between 2003 and 2005 by a team led by the SETI Institute's Mark Showalter.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabet
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Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The defining elements are elaborate parades, continuous samba dancing and vibrant costumes — every piece crafted by local samba schools that spend the entire year preparing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Every grammar, secondary and tertiary school in the nation would do well to adopt the Chicago Principles.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The musical’s not really about grammar.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Those booking treatments at Sastra should coordinate directly with the spa to see what is possible on an individual basis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Augie Lopez trotted around the bases late Monday night, the small contingent of USC fans could finally be heard at Blue Bell Park.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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