ALPHA Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

alpha

noun

ˈal-fə

Definition of alpha

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 Earlier this year, astronomers with the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) created a different kind of 3D map using faint Lyman-alpha emission from hydrogen between galaxies. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026 In particular, because the blood group B antigen closely resembles alpha-gal, individuals with type B blood appear to have a lower risk of developing AGS, possibly owing to partial immune tolerance. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Chia Seeds One ounce (about 3 tablespoons) of chia seeds contains 10 grams (g) of fiber, 5 g of protein, and 5 g of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026 This structural alpha frequently opens the door to advanced multi-generational wealth structuring, robust asset protection frameworks and sophisticated philanthropic designs that materially expand the family’s legacy footprint. — Chris Kelly, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for alpha

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Noun

That kind of visceral reaction has been baked into Paranormal Activity from the beginning.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The beginning of the advertisement focuses on Miestowski reaching for the driver in a golf bag.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of beginning

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He was scheduled to throw over the weekend with El Paso but was held back after tweaking his back while working between starts.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Then the Valkyries really pressed their advantage with a prolific scoring start to the fourth, pushing the lead to 14 points midway through the period.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

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Unlike many conditions catalogued under the umbrella term of dementia, childhood dementias are often caused by mutations in a single gene that happen to trigger similar mechanisms responsible for adult-onset neurodegeneration.

— Mike McRae August 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
That isolation was compounded because he was diagnosed just as the country locked down at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bullock said.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of onset

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After each meeting, a colleague would ask if there had been any progress citing the days, months and finally years since the committee’s inception.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The Milford Public Library serves both village and township residents and maintains special collections on autism, genealogy and the Civil War, as well as microfilmed editions of the Milford Times dating to the newspaper’s inception.

— Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of inception

Noun

Training units would not need to replace the complete launch pod after every firing cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
After the launch of the iPhone in 2007 transformed the smartphone industry, BlackBerry fought hard to keep its consumer mobile division alive with new devices — but ultimately lost the battle.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of launch

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With the acclaim came the awards, the invitations to give commencement speeches, the honorary degrees, the chance to perform before thousands of fans at big-time sports events.

— Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
In a 1991 commencement speech at Georgia Tech, Brian Dyson told students to imagine life as a game of juggling five balls — work, family, health, friends and spirit.

— Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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