1
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
Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026
Holding the fort down for on to me, all right?
—Anna Pook, New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2025
However, compared to the turmoil at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (which was canceled in July, and will air its final episodes in May) and Jimmy Kimmel Live (which was suspended for several days in September), Late Night has arguably fared all right.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
That stuff’s all right there, both on the page and vibrating in the performances.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2025
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The Stranger Things kids are all right.
—Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026
Holding the fort down for on to me, all right?
—Anna Pook, New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2025
However, compared to the turmoil at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (which was canceled in July, and will air its final episodes in May) and Jimmy Kimmel Live (which was suspended for several days in September), Late Night has arguably fared all right.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
That stuff’s all right there, both on the page and vibrating in the performances.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
Adjective
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Let’s not do fire making this time, okay?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wispy bangs or curtain bangs are great for someone looking for a low-key fringe, whereas full, blunt bangs are better suited for someone who's okay with styling them daily.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This bipartisan, bicameral reform deserves quick passage so servicemembers and their families have a safe place to call home.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Things like inflation, central bank interest rate changes, and currency fluctuations all affect whether people see Bitcoin as a risky asset to buy when the economy is good or, alternatively, a safe haven when things are unstable.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Being very addicted to the male gaze and being this party queen with two children felt adequate.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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The income from that was adequate.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Democratic Congressman Mike Thompson called LaMalfa an honorable public servant and recounted the two working together to deliver help for wildfire victims.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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She's also lost her faith in England, believing that her husband and son weren't part of an honorable war, but were instead used as cannon fodder.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Our administration will continue to promote our port's infrastructure to strengthen our supply chains, drive economic growth in our state, and create more good-paying jobs for our people.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Chris Hemsworth, then, almost as good-looking as GNev himself, with his slightly dowdy brother Luke cast as good old Phil.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Fieri is back alright, though not in the form that fans have come to recognize and adore.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And the result is definitely something to behold.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
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Swift has, however, hinted that her guest list will be quite large, and that one of her famous friends will almost definitely perform at the reception.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That said, plain panko works fine—you’ll just need to combine it with a bit of salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder before breading the chicken.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Talk about Front Range multi-tasking at its finest.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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