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as in okay
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 yes
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
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
We were tumbled around, all right.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
According to Tara, the family, including Valerie’s husband and four sons, were doing their best to make sure Valerie was doing all right.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
But here’s a secret—just like that other fabulous invalid, Broadway theater, Las Vegas will be all right.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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All this could now be coming to an end with word that Stern’s show on SiriusXM could get scrapped, as tabloid rumors are fed by a new promo running on Sirius suggesting the host will reveal all right after Labor Day.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
We were tumbled around, all right.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
According to Tara, the family, including Valerie’s husband and four sons, were doing their best to make sure Valerie was doing all right.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
But here’s a secret—just like that other fabulous invalid, Broadway theater, Las Vegas will be all right.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
Adjective
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Synthetic fabrics like microfiber, nylon, polyester, acrylic, and performance fabrics are all safe for at-home treatment.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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This hair tool bag from Famoplay keeps straighteners, curling irons, and blowout brushes safe, organized, and away from the rest of your suitcase’s contents.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wacha hasn’t received adequate run support this season.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Without the presence of adequate airflow, the dust has no where to go and settles on various surfaces.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That would be the honest, fair and honorable thing to do.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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This reversal deeply disrespects every honorable soldier who's had our Stars and Stripes draped over their casket as Taps play in the background.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hochul touted the program as a way to expand access to higher education and good-paying jobs, strengthen the state’s workforce, and invest in community colleges.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Shake it up good and don’t over dress it!—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Also, if the sesame balls with red bean paste pastries are available, then definitely try them for a post-noodle sweet treat.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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It’s named after—and home to—arguably one of the most iconic mountains in the country, and definitely the most iconic in Georgia.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thankfully, the most recent accident was less serious, and Sabrina and their unborn child were ultimately okay.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Today, New York’s governor signed an executive order to allow pharmacists to prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines, even without ACIP’s okay.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Santana's first two months in his age-39 campaign were alright, but the bottom quickly fell out.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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But your girl is gonna be alright.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Bioprinting, which Putin seemed to reference to Xi, faces ethical and legal concerns, but Russia has ramped up its investment in it.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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According to the Natural History Museum, images will undergo an authenticity check during the final round, and submissions will be judged based on originality, narrative, and adherence to ethical practices.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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