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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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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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Trump threatens to put 200% tariff on French Champagne and other EU spirits — Jenni Reid 11 Hours Ago Gold hits new intraday all-time high Investors have been buying up safe haven assets such as gold in the midst of President Donald Trump's ramping trade war.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Children raped while fetching water For families that managed to remain together, there is no safe place to go and little infrastructure to protect them from the armed factions.—
Salma Abdelaziz,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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What makes Kylie Jenner's glossy French nails so special and how to recreate them: A pastel pink is definitely one of the spring colors for 2025.—
Lena Raab,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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Allen definitely deserved that money after winning NFL MVP last season and leading the Bills to their fifth consecutive division title.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 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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The shirt that starts out fine but rides up as the night goes on.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2025
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More importantly, the Senators’ defence held up fine against the Leafs.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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If the answer to all three of these questions is yes, then speed is critical.—
Starr Million Baker,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
Adverb
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When Lady Gaga releases a new album, the world pays attention, and that has certainly been the case with Mayhem.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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That was certainly part of the conversation when the team, after losing Joe Musgrove to Tommy John surgery, talked with Morejón in November to assess and discuss options for 2025.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The college said that a shelter in place order has been issued while police work to ensure the campus is secure in a 5:50 p.m. alert posted on its website.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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The tote bag’s interior has a front zip pocket and a back slip pocket, while the zip-top closure ensures your belongings are secure.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
13 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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