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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
In July 2023, Musk renamed Twitter as X (his favorite letter of the alphabet).
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
The museum is adorned with the 36 letters of the Armenian alphabet and a glass hazarashen skylight, inspired by traditional roofs in homes across the Armenian Highlands.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
This second, ks, version makes its way to the Romans and their Latin, which is where the English alphabet comes from.
—James Doubek, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Though some teams write sentences and paragraphs with the standard alphabet, most have an entire shorthand developed over time and programmed into the internal system.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
The museum is adorned with the 36 letters of the Armenian alphabet and a glass hazarashen skylight, inspired by traditional roofs in homes across the Armenian Highlands.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
This second, ks, version makes its way to the Romans and their Latin, which is where the English alphabet comes from.
—James Doubek, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Though some teams write sentences and paragraphs with the standard alphabet, most have an entire shorthand developed over time and programmed into the internal system.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabet
Noun
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Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Competing Colors One painting mistake that will diminish the appearance of even the nicest new kitchen is not thoughtfully considering how your cabinet or wall color will coordinate with other elements in the room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keuilian subsequently copped to the bad grammar.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her duties include reviewing police reports, making notes and checking grammar — steady, meticulous work that keeps the station running smoothly.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alex Vesia walked pinch-hitter Davis Schneider to load the bases, then retired the next three batters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Centennial loaded the bases with 2 singles and an error before the Owls got the next 2 batters to strike out.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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