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
Lactic acid, which is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), is an ingredient found in many over-the-counter (OTC) skincare products.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
The West is the only NFC division without a true alpha, and Week 5 is the separation point.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This led to the Eggerthella discovery, as well as higher soft drink intake associated with lower alpha-diversity—a measure in the overall evenness and diversity of the gut microbiome composition—in females.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
This lightweight leave-in serum smooths and seals split ends on contact, while the brand’s signature alpha keratin 60ku protein repairs damage from the inside out.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
The West is the only NFC division without a true alpha, and Week 5 is the separation point.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This led to the Eggerthella discovery, as well as higher soft drink intake associated with lower alpha-diversity—a measure in the overall evenness and diversity of the gut microbiome composition—in females.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
This lightweight leave-in serum smooths and seals split ends on contact, while the brand’s signature alpha keratin 60ku protein repairs damage from the inside out.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alpha
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Teasing the new season at the beginning of the first episode, which dropped on Thursday, the entrepreneur and reality star is seen going into an MRI scanner with her head appearing to be bandaged.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The embezzlement accusations would turn out to be just the beginning of Ozer’s troubles.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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McCaffrey ran for over 100 yards for the first time since 2023 (24 carries, 129 yards) and also delivered 72 receiving yards as quarterback Mac Jones made his third straight start and fifth this season in place of an injured Brock Purdy.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Hilliard got his start as the young Luke Crain in Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The onset of the Great Depression, which hit Germany’s fragile economy harder than most, heralded a rapid rise in street brawls among these groups.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The advisories aim to offer time-sensitive precautions, minimize agricultural losses and protect infrastructure before the onset of winter weather patterns.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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For Lovesac, the overhaul in its supply chain over the past decade presented growing pains, but the tariffs were really an opportunity to develop American manufacturing, a goal CEO Nelson had from the company’s inception.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Since its inception, the show has explored several jaw-dropping storylines regarding the staff at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The launch is above the first film, as well as Weapons, and more than 3x Smile 2 and Sinners.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
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Along with the launch, Aniston is helping Pvolve kick off the nationwide Strong for Fall Challenge, a three-week commitment to complete 10 strength-building workouts, and, for every challenge completed, Pvolve will donate $1 to Women in Medicine.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker spoke at a college commencement in 2024 and told the women that they have been told lies about their futures and probably were more excited about being wives and mothers than taking on careers.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Help not wanted A graduating student of the City College of New York wears a message on his cap during the College's commencement ceremony in the Harlem section of Manhattan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Alpha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpha. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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