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.
Examples of alive and well in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But the far more fearful, damaging War on Drugs holdovers are still alive and well in the community guidelines on social media.
—
Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
The initiative is alive and well in New York City too, with Mayor Adams last year laying out a plan to eliminate more than $2 billion in medical debt for up to 500,000 residents.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Snowflake’s continued success — and the dedicated fans who camp out to get a bottle — are proof that Stranahan’s spirit of innovation and adventure is alive and well under Aden’s leadership.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, the spirit of sisterhood was alive and well on the Jennifer Hudson Show, where En Vogue reunited for what became a beautiful moment.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for alive and well
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
The initiative is alive and well in New York City too, with Mayor Adams last year laying out a plan to eliminate more than $2 billion in medical debt for up to 500,000 residents.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Snowflake’s continued success — and the dedicated fans who camp out to get a bottle — are proof that Stranahan’s spirit of innovation and adventure is alive and well under Aden’s leadership.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, the spirit of sisterhood was alive and well on the Jennifer Hudson Show, where En Vogue reunited for what became a beautiful moment.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for alive and well
Cite this Entry
“Alive and well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alive%20and%20well. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share