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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According to the report, both men fell ill after spending time outdoors, one playing golf at five courses in Alameda and Contra Costa counties within 14 days of the onset of his symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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She was cut during training camp From the onset of training camp, Dastrup impressed Finglass and Trammell with her showmanship.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) roster features some of the top-tier professional wrestlers in the industry with company putting on innovative matches since its inception.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But from its inception, the country has been aggressive and expansionist, seizing land from its Indigenous population, paying off some European powers while menacing others.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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