1
as in OK
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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2
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 alright
Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Link play is alright, but David Moyes will want more soon.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Things were looking alright for the Giants, who saw a huge momentum boost at the end of the first half with Minnesota looking set to go to the break with a 13-3 lead.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Had a nice ‘alright, alright’ with the group.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Link play is alright, but David Moyes will want more soon.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Things were looking alright for the Giants, who saw a huge momentum boost at the end of the first half with Minnesota looking set to go to the break with a 13-3 lead.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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Notice in the chart below that the trade sees profits above $110, although those profits are capped at $130; that’s okay because that’s close to the prior highs, where the stock will likely encounter resistance.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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In other words, sure, SR-1 Freedom makes no sense for Skyfall, but that’s okay, because Skyfall wouldn’t exist without SR-1 Freedom.—
David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Requests to transfer money, purchase gift cards, or move funds to keep your accounts safe are not part of any SSA process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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In suburban neighborhoods, for example, wildlife crossings and native plants provide safer movement options.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That works out fine in normal times, but in this particular crisis that means the airlines are taking it on the chin.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The New York Yankees have held up fine in their first run through the starting rotation, but that rotation is still missing Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.—
Logan Brown,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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To a trader, a lot of this looks familiar—essentially a yes-or-no bet on an outcome.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Denver City Council should vote yes.—
Michael Hancock,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This one is definitely going into heavy rotation for the next month or two.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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But he's definitely got his finger on the pulse of the culture, so good for him.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The prescriptions program is expected to serve about 6,500 children and families in northwest Milwaukee at nearly 13,000 annual well-child visits.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last week, Spurs beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home and all was well with the world.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Forbes, Devin’s face, 29 years old, good-looking.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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The middle class expanded, with people landing good-paying jobs that resulted in higher tax revenue for state coffers.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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O’Leary, who also threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief, is feeling locked in on the mound and certainly at the plate.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Angels fans certainly remember Adell knocking a ball over the fence in Texas during his rookie season, for a rare four-base error.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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