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 report arrives as Apple fights to keep this income stream alive.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
And besides, Reyes doesn’t have to kill the Ghost — just bring them back alive.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 8 May 2025
Sunny and Gizmo have only been alive for a few weeks but have already garnered quite a few fans.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
In the game series, it's assumed that Bill is still alive when Ellie, Joel and Tess leave.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
And besides, Reyes doesn’t have to kill the Ghost — just bring them back alive.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 8 May 2025
Sunny and Gizmo have only been alive for a few weeks but have already garnered quite a few fans.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
In the game series, it's assumed that Bill is still alive when Ellie, Joel and Tess leave.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 28 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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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Everyone is aware of the noise from the media and on the message boards (shoutout Lakers reddit), no one is acting like a trade is going to happen this summer for a couple of reasons.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The fatal blow was caught on camera, as Marquez was actively filming live content on TikTok for her followers.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Goldberg powered through the live broadcast with a virtual whisper.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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New hotels are addressing the long-standing lack of good accommodations, and the harbor is now a busy stop for cruise ships bound for Lisbon and Málaga.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Topline Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a lengthy air traffic control outage Sunday morning, shortly before Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the airport should scale back its operations amid air traffic control issues at the busy New Jersey airport.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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In addition, women often have to deal with what Biggins describes as operational overload.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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There are at least seventeen currently operational rotating restaurants in the United States, the closest being the Skydome Restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, but the disappointing memory of Stouffer’s was Meyer’s only benchmark.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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But the elephant bird made even the ostrich – which holds the title as the world’s largest extant bird – look petite.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Similarly, the detractors against building the Red Line argue that this expenditure on public funds is a boondoggle because the extant light rail line (now called Light RailLink) doesn’t work very well.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2025
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Such seemingly minor biographical details are what animate L’Enchanteur, which was born in 2012 after Soull and Dynasty merged their independent labels—Alkhemi9 and BRZÉ, respectively.—
Thessaly La Force,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 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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In a thriving and competitive women's division, the consistent presence of a talent like Bliss would undoubtedly provide a substantial boost, injecting another layer of depth, star power, and compelling storylines into the roster.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Economic Growth: Promoting policies that attract businesses, support local entrepreneurship, and ensure access to opportunities for all residents, contributing to a thriving and sustainable Fort Worth economy.—
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 23 May. 2025.
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