as in elements
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
The leading Russian fashion designers—Line, Befree, Love Republic—use English names and the Latin alphabet.
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Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The watchdog-regulator was now called the Federal Communications Commission, the FCC, which, like FBI, became a set of enduring initials among the New Deal’s alphabet agencies.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
But, the very first was this guy, who recited the alphabet for us.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The watchdog-regulator was now called the Federal Communications Commission, the FCC, which, like FBI, became a set of enduring initials among the New Deal’s alphabet agencies.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
But, the very first was this guy, who recited the alphabet for us.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabet
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Trump seems to be approaching China through the narrow lens of trade deals as opposed to a comprehensive, all-elements-of-national-power competitive strategy.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Addressing environmental and material concerns While perovskite materials are relatively affordable, their use of rare elements and lead raises environmental concerns.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Some questions and answers have been edited for grammar, spelling, clarity and brevity.—
Dorothy Elder,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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The rules of grammar were useless now, and never truly rules.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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With the 240v power most EV owners use on a daily basis at home or work, 0%-100% takes about 11 hours.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Developed with technical support from Quantis, the questionnaire is available to all fashion brands on an optional and non-exclusive basis.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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