1
as in breathing
having or showing life
we were relieved to find that the little bird was still alive after crashing into the plate glass window
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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the mall was alive with holiday shoppers
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3
as in operating
being in effective operation
kept the cause of peace alive despite severe setbacks in relations between the two nations
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4
as in existing
having being at the present time
describes her boyfriend as the sweetest guy alive
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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
alive to the need for major improvements in the school system
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Recent Examples of alive
The first moments — arriving at a bustling CityWalk-style district alive with music, street theatre, and immersive storefronts — could set the tone long before guests reach their first ride.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The younger Sanderson and his teammates are still alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Like, Crash is about people tempting fate to feel alive, while The Shrouds is about the living feeling alive through the dead.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Dart is known for having a strong pocket presence and keeping plays alive.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The younger Sanderson and his teammates are still alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Like, Crash is about people tempting fate to feel alive, while The Shrouds is about the living feeling alive through the dead.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Dart is known for having a strong pocket presence and keeping plays alive.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alive
Adjective
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Pope Francis was said to be alert and aware throughout the health episodes and occasionally posted messages on X, acknowledging the good wishes sent his way.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Health professionals were aware of it, but no one from the public opinion, no one.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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In this live conversation from SXSW EDU in Austin, Amy Gallo talks with Neda Norouzi, an architecture professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Aimee Laun, director of the Career Connections Center at Texas Woman’s University.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Here’s how each quarterback performed in the limited live action, which features unofficial stats without yardage and no touchdowns or interceptions on the day.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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Situated well above the bustle of Mykonos busiest towns, this one-bedroom suite offers a front-row seat to the golden hour.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Recognize that your work output is going to vary and each type (creative, busy, growth, and management) has its place and its value.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Impact: Reduction in operational bottlenecks, improved efficiency and better citizen service without increasing headcount.—
Buyan Thyagarajan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Combs founded the company in 2012 but held no operational role for many years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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Speaking to the Times, McAndrew cited the need to expand art sales beyond its extant core market; the report noted that the increase in low-dough sales highlights the importance of smaller galleries in doing so.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the potential credibility risks, while still extant, would surely be lower than with any deployment of land forces.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Users do have creative freedom — freedom to learn to draw, animate, write, score, or direct their own projects.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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Charcuterie and cheese, potatoes and onions, meat and offal: These are the ingredients that animate Harris’s chalkboard menu, all old friends, treated with a grandmotherly mix of tenderness and brawn.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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No materials from the first season’s version of Jackson, which was built in Canmore, Alberta, were retained when production moved to British Columbia for season two, so Macauley and his team had to construct a thriving Jackson from scratch before production started in February 2024.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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These issues require immediate, thoughtful leadership to ensure a fair and thriving future for all Fort Worthians.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alive. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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