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
The Iron Sleek Shampoo (along with the rest of the line) features a shine-boosting, frizz-fighting formula that’s sulfate-free, color-safe, and packed with alpha-acids to help smooth, soften, and seal the hair cuticle against humidity.
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 June 2026
With an alpha playmaker next to him, Wallace can focus on his assignments, instead of pressing to make up for the lack of talent around him.
—Mike Kaye
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
The problem, known as alpha-gal syndrome, was first linked to a particular species of ticks about 15 years ago.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The output of Citadel’s factory is alpha.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 June 2026
With an alpha playmaker next to him, Wallace can focus on his assignments, instead of pressing to make up for the lack of talent around him.
—Mike Kaye
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
The problem, known as alpha-gal syndrome, was first linked to a particular species of ticks about 15 years ago.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The output of Citadel’s factory is alpha.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alpha
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Most have occurred since the beginning of May, in addition to a surge in strikes on other targets such as port facilities and ships.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Just a single oil tanker, from Russia, has docked in Cuba since the beginning of the year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Major traffic improvements After a rough start to Kansas City’s World Cup games from a traffic perspective, things were considerably better on Saturday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Griffin Jax gave the Rays a solid five-inning start, allowing two solo homers, and four relievers — an improved Steven Matz, Kevin Kelly, Garrett Cleavinger and Bryan Baker — took it from there.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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About six months ago, she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
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Set nearly two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones, the series chronicles the onset of the civil war that will shape the fate of the Targaryen dynasty.—
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
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Successful deployment demands robust governance from inception, ensuring traceability and mitigating risks.—
Ricardo Tavares,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Since its inception, competitors have struggled not only to string together all those corners but to maintain speed all the way to the 14,115-foot (4,302 m) summit.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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Fandom Intelligence is available to dentsu clients in all new launch markets now.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The official float season is when concessions like raft rentals and shuttle buses are available at the Barber Park launch.—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
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This graduation season, tech leaders who invoke AI optimism in their commencement speeches are getting booed by classes entering the workforce with anxieties about what AI could mean for their job prospects.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Ahead of the tournament season’s commencement, Clase Azul México staged its own form of spiritual fan zone at The Moore in Miami’s Design District.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Alpha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpha. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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