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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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2
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
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Workaholics did all right despite Devine's detour into the a cappella world.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Maybe everything would be all right if everyone realized that the goal of schools capable of wasting no human talent is one worth pursuing, and that a nation with the economic power of this one could for the first time in history achieve it.
—Sloan Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Some have stepped up and been ready and some showed some hiccups under the lights — and that is all right.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
PepsiCo spokeswoman Andrea Foote in an email Tuesday that the employee received medical care for minor injuries and is expected to be all right.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Workaholics did all right despite Devine's detour into the a cappella world.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Maybe everything would be all right if everyone realized that the goal of schools capable of wasting no human talent is one worth pursuing, and that a nation with the economic power of this one could for the first time in history achieve it.
—Sloan Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Some have stepped up and been ready and some showed some hiccups under the lights — and that is all right.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
Adjective
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The release noted terrain in the area can be rugged and steep and cautioned visitors to stay a safe distance from the edge.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Still, this is hardly ideal for a defensive line that’s been only adequate outside of defensive end Boubacar Traore.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The longer-term consequences on a generation of struggling children taught without adequate support — or via hybrid education — are also not yet clear, says Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics.—
Eli Cahan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This person has brought shame and disgrace to the badge and to an honorable profession.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The honorable profession of arms is not built on Rambo politics.—
Loree Sutton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That’s usually workers in high-skill, good-paying industries or top performers in lower-wage sectors.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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This could be a catalyst for hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs right here in America.—
Peter Welch,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Anyone who gets into that position has definitely earned it.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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While destinations like Iceland, Norway, and Greenland attract travelers with unparalleled views of the aurora borealis, there are plenty of places Americans can spot the natural wonder closer to home—including some that definitely haven’t been on your For You Page.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Your family might do it slightly differently and that’s okay.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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For Jackie, the experience became a humbling reminder that even the most careful new parents will make mistakes—and that is okay.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Link play is alright, but David Moyes will want more soon.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the first clip, he can be seen making sure his partner is alright before the two get up to try again.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, the idea of having an AI board member opens up a host of thorny ethical issues.—
Lee Clifford,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Notwithstanding this criticism, though, there is still a growing view within Delhi that foreign policy should be pragmatic and driven by interests rather than ethical considerations.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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