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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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2
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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Air travel is the absolute safest form of transportation, according to a 2024 Transportation Statistics Report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Disaster relief will distribute direct cash aid for Angeleno’s most critical needs, as well as coordinated efforts to clear hazardous waste, test water quality and restore safe living conditions.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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White wines can definitely be aged due to their structure and make-up and more than that, bring another dimension to the table.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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But despite its title, Hysteria never resorts to jump scares and is definitely not a slasher flick.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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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
Adverb
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For your home, though, plain soap and water will often work just fine.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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That worked fine during the regular season, but as the stakes increased, the team’s results suffered for its lack of a dependable scorer.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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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
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The answer is yes: Sources confirmed Zendaya and Holland’s engagement to People and TMZ after the Globes.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore The iconic black-and-white spiral striped lighthouse on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore has certainly graced its fair share of postcards and screensavers—but there’s nothing quite like seeing it in person.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Plus, the Reed Arena home advantage is certainly palpable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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This one's been updated with a slimmer build, a more secure fit for the magnetic pen, and a stronger back clip to attach it to bags and clothing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.
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