1
as in okay
being to one's liking
an alright movie, but I wouldn't pay to see it again
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2
as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
we got the plane's nose back up, and after that we were alright
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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
the audition for the orchestra position seemed to go alright, but one never knows
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as in yes
used to express agreement
alright, you can buy me lunch, but next time it's my treat
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3
as in definitely
without any question
she passed the test alright—she had the highest score in the class
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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This Coach Outlet find is roomy and measures 12 by 12 by 5 inches, and it’s made from pebble leather with a fabric lining that keeps your essentials safe.—
Carly Totten,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025 -
But also, within love, within relationships, there should be a responsibility to protect; there should be a responsibility to make sure that person is safe.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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One prison that is definitely not secret is Sednaya, outside Damascus.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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There was definitely an element of big brother-little brother to their relationship, with Bowden always pushing up against the limits of Freeman and the school.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
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In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Wilson’s cousin and bandmate Love, 83, assured fans that all is well, and that the latest legal decisions have not affected their bond.—
Rachel DeSantis,
Peoplemag,
22 May 2024
Adverb
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Vivier says modern rhinos can live and reproduce just fine without horns, which are used primarily by bulls to assert their dominance.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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That apparently cleared up just fine on its own after the election.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Are there preventative measures that pro athletes take to protect their cartilage that the rest of us can also do? Dr. Cassandra Lee: There is prevention, but part of how arthritis comes about is yes, past trauma.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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The answer is yes—as lifestyle factors are hugely important to longevity too.—
Amber Middleton,
Fortune Europe,
29 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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And while that was certainly true this year, the real winners in a lot of ways were the new additions to the guitar amplifier world.—
Josh Chesler,
SPIN,
29 Jan. 2025
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But his educational background in politics and Hellenic studies is certainly out of the ordinary.—
Michael S. Lubell,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Its French-barrette closure ensures a secure, no-budge fit, too.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Automation in cryptographic management is essential for maintaining secure operations amid changing standards.—
Skip Sanzeri,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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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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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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