alive and well

phrase

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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The pawprint economy is alive and well here in 2026, and brands are stepping up to cater to our canine companions. — Rebecca Norris, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Preserving your herbs now means your farmer’s market haul stays alive and well into the colder months. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026 The Story Continues Rompola is still alive and well, living in Michigan and keeping to himself. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 And the government reshuffles in Kyiv, as well as major anti-government protests, show that civil society and democratic processes are still alive and well in Ukraine. — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 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 25 Sep. 2026.

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