as in beginning
the point at which something begins
money is not the alpha and omega—the beginning and end—of life's purpose
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Recent Examples of alpha
Potential illnesses from a bite include ehrlichiosis, tularemia, Heartland virus, Bourbon virus and alpha-gal syndrome — all of which can be occasionally fatal without appropriate treatment started fairly early.
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Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
The researchers also found that, compared with novice meditators, people who were more advanced showed even greater increases in theta and theta-alpha brain waves and larger drops in the delta and gamma-1 brain waves.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Johnston captured the footage from his backyard in Scottsdale, Arizona, using a 160mm refractor equipped with a specialized hydrogen-alpha solar filter.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 June 2026
After all, Florida had depth to match Carolina’s with elite-talent alpha dogs such as Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk at the top of the pyramid.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
The researchers also found that, compared with novice meditators, people who were more advanced showed even greater increases in theta and theta-alpha brain waves and larger drops in the delta and gamma-1 brain waves.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Johnston captured the footage from his backyard in Scottsdale, Arizona, using a 160mm refractor equipped with a specialized hydrogen-alpha solar filter.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 June 2026
After all, Florida had depth to match Carolina’s with elite-talent alpha dogs such as Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk at the top of the pyramid.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alpha
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Perhaps the most striking part of the visit was seeing the pope appearing the most relaxed and happy since the beginning of his papacy.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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After hearing these songs, the happier ones at the beginning of the album reveal bits of shadow that Rodrigo has built into them to presage what’s to come — to presage what always comes.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The World Cup is off to a record-breaking start for both Fox Sports and Telemundo.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In the luteal phase, rising body temperature can delay sleep onset because the body needs a core temperature drop to fall asleep effectively.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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During her senior year, Mitrovich was sent home from college in March 2020, amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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But since its inception, the system has been more restrictive and worked less efficiently than some schools and athletes might have hoped.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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According to Powerball, the jackpot has been hit almost 200 times since the lottery's inception in 1992.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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OpenAI rocketed into the mainstream in 2022 following the launch of its chatbot ChatGPT, which now supports more than 1 billion monthly active users.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Regardless, Canadian space boosters say the launch portends more good things to come from a country eager to develop its own orbital lift capability.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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So when she was called to the stage to be recognized at the commencement ceremony, her mind again went to her peers.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The 2026 graduation season saw Sánchez Bezos and her husband celebrating Ella at the Crossroads School for Arts and Science's commencement ceremony in May.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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“Alpha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpha. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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