alive and well

idiom

1
: living and healthy
She found out that her aunt is alive and well and living in Arizona.
2
: still popular : continuing to be used
Many of the old traditions are still alive and well.

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Hope in America: Yes, hope is still alive and well in this nation Hope. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024 Take these steps to ensure that our seven generations have a chance at clean air, clean water and to learn our culture and traditions and keep those things alive and well. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024 The races that could decide control of Congress 03:26 Although pensions are increasingly uncommon for most American workers, the perk is alive and well for lawmakers. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024 Indie film making is alive and well, especially when legends such as Martin Freeman, Josh Hutcherson, Malin Akerman and Jess Weixler get involved. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alive and well 

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“Alive and well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alive%20and%20well. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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