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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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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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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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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
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Anderson and Conway netted two straight goals for Longmeadow, only to watch Fisher and Addie Slimbaugh respond with tallies as Duxbury tied it back up at 8-all right before the break.
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Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
The movie sets it all right in the end.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
Elsa argues with her mother, Isabel doesn’t like to be questioned and pretends everything’s all right, while Amalia hangs with dodgy characters and makes claims that seem real only to her.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Adjective
Sort of like—all right, let’s like slow this thing down.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Anderson and Conway netted two straight goals for Longmeadow, only to watch Fisher and Addie Slimbaugh respond with tallies as Duxbury tied it back up at 8-all right before the break.
—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
The movie sets it all right in the end.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
Elsa argues with her mother, Isabel doesn’t like to be questioned and pretends everything’s all right, while Amalia hangs with dodgy characters and makes claims that seem real only to her.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
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But, for the sake of this story, roll with me here, okay?
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However, some watermelons are deliberately grown in molds to create interesting shapes, and that's okay.
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Videos have flooded social media platforms in the hours since the earthquakes hit Venezuela, with people both inside and outside the country using them to gauge the extent of the destruction, and check if the homes of uncontactable family members are safe.
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Police said in a news release Thursday afternoon that Caprice and her child have been found safe.
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People will need to be extra cautious next week and check on those without adequate ways of cooling off.
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Ensure adequate intake and stay motivated with the Ombre Water Bottle.
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Manliness is a touchy subject these days, but there was a time when honorable combat was respected above the mere running of one’s mouth.
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And Florida passed only because one player made the honorable decision.
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.
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But the New York Knicks captain and MVP definitely returned the favor in a big way.
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So the two of you are definitely not hanging up the hat after this?
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There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.
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Los Angeles County health officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause temporary irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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