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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However, in terms of the fight judicially to protect birthright citizenship, that remains alive and well. ABC News, 29 June 2025 Millions of people are alive and well who would no longer be with us but for the scientists whose selfless dedication and years of research led to the means to quash those deadly diseases. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025 Needham may not have won another state title, but the dynasty is alive and well in perhaps one of its more impressive runs. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025 Gotta find ‘em all Still Wakes the Deep is, ironically, alive and well in the death and decay of past characters. Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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