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as in OK
being to one's liking
it's all right with me if you wear jeans to the party
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2
as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
as soon as we heard the rescue helicopter, we knew we were all right
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3
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
it wasn't a great meal, but it was all right
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
he's an all right guy, so if he says that's the way it happened, I believe him
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
if everything goes all right, I should be back in a day or two
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as in alright
used to express agreement
all right, I'll try one tiny bite of octopus
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3
as in definitely
without any question
he was there all right—I saw him sitting in the back row
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Recent Examples of all right
Pamela Avila, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
These vacation rentals range from cozy stays for a couple to more spacious apartments fit for a family; all right in the center of the city, all with their own take on its rich history of art and architecture.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
His exploits in the field in 2025 include robbing at least four home runs, leading all right fielders with 15 defensive runs saved, according to Sports Info Solutions, and winning his second Gold Glove and Platinum Glove (overall best defender in the NL).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
And then, 'No' — all right, these bold people are taking big swings.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Oh, the girls came undone, all right.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
These vacation rentals range from cozy stays for a couple to more spacious apartments fit for a family; all right in the center of the city, all with their own take on its rich history of art and architecture.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
His exploits in the field in 2025 include robbing at least four home runs, leading all right fielders with 15 defensive runs saved, according to Sports Info Solutions, and winning his second Gold Glove and Platinum Glove (overall best defender in the NL).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
And then, 'No' — all right, these bold people are taking big swings.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
Adjective
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Some amount of thatch in your lawn is okay.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is a suggestion to check in on any college professors in your life, who, at least according to television, might not be okay.—
Monica Hesse,
Washington Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is in contrast to assurances from local officials that people are safe and life can carry on as normal — albeit with occasional missile alerts and widespread school closures.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In an earlier conversation with CT Mirror, Stone said the Tolland facility would have had adequate space for both indoor and outdoor recreation and that its location near the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus could have allowed for mentorship opportunities through the university.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The camerawork is adequate, but never lifts the movie to a greater aesthetic delight.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The result feels less trend-driven and more back-to-basics—in an honorable, sure-of-itself sort of way.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Being conspicuous by his absence is not an honorable action, and will be remembered.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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
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More than 70 years ago, Mitchell-Lama program helped rebuild New York’s middle class by creating thousands of affordable homes for working families while supporting good-paying union construction jobs in the process.—
Gary LaBarbera,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The most eye-catching part, however, is definitely a large flower made of fabric that sprouts out of the shoulder.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Coming off the bench for Leo and stepping onto the court on the big stage at state, Elon Henderson definitely felt some nerves.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Here, The Athletic has the inside story of arguably Parkinson’s finest hour through the lens of the footballer at the heart of his game plan.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wear it open over a fine sweater or cinched at the waist with a belt .—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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