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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
That's the case for one mom who is going viral on TikTok after teaching her daughter the alphabet with a book about luxury labels.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The alphabet necklace wasn't all, as Kate added another that has long been in her collection.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The musician used the early medieval Irish alphabet Ogham to write two pro-Palestine messages on their body before their Eurovision semi-finals performance.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 29 Apr. 2025
Ellie and Dina had some nice moments this episode, playing alphabet games on the horse or talking inside the tent.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The alphabet necklace wasn't all, as Kate added another that has long been in her collection.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The musician used the early medieval Irish alphabet Ogham to write two pro-Palestine messages on their body before their Eurovision semi-finals performance.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 29 Apr. 2025
Ellie and Dina had some nice moments this episode, playing alphabet games on the horse or talking inside the tent.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabet
Noun
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For extra endurance, cover your pieces when not in use to protect them from the elements.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The language has a unique vocabulary, grammar and syntax.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Word order matters, just like grammar matters in human language.—
Sofia Marie Haley,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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These wooden cabins were then placed on trucks and driven to locations near the bases.—
Benjamin Brown,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The drones were transported to Russia and stored in trucks carrying cargo units with retractable roofs that were parked near the air bases and launched remotely.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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