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
That’s a doozy to pack into a single tube, and it’s done so with alpha-hydroxy (AHA) and beta-hydroxy (BHA) acids (the aforementioned chemical exfoliants), the brand’s proprietary TruFirm technology, glycerin, and niacinamide.
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Flaxseed Bread Flax bread, made with whole wheat flour and flaxseeds, is rich in nutrients, including fiber, protein, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Peggy isn’t panicked by her son’s alpha-male predilections.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Raimi delights in turning a mousy, reality-TV-loving woman into a boar-hunting, shelter-building alpha dog.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Flaxseed Bread Flax bread, made with whole wheat flour and flaxseeds, is rich in nutrients, including fiber, protein, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Peggy isn’t panicked by her son’s alpha-male predilections.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Raimi delights in turning a mousy, reality-TV-loving woman into a boar-hunting, shelter-building alpha dog.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alpha
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The Defense Department has been exploring ways to harden positions and counter drones ever since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict four years ago.—
James LaPorta
March 5,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the announcement, the transaction is expected to close in either the end of the first financial quarter or beginning of the second quarter.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nico Hansen totaled four saves in his first start for Colorado (2-1-0) this season after starting 10 times as a rookie last season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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When does 2026 daylight savings time spring forward start, DST fall back end?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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The condition came on quickly and unexpectedly with no specific trigger or event to explain the onset.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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The abrupt onset of social isolation and the disruption of academic routine led to anxiety.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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At launch, another point of focus at Some Assembly is finding creative ways of integrating brands into the creative architecture of projects from inception.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Since inception, Sloomoo’s co-founders have also been committed to fostering connections between their staff and visitors by hiring and sustaining a neurodiverse workforce.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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Technology push comes amid slowing EV growth The launch arrives at a challenging moment for China’s EV industry.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kim came back Wednesday to observe a test launch of cruise missiles from the Choe Hyon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of its founder, Charlie Kirk, will be the 2026 commencement speaker at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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After the public vote, the winner was announced during the college's May 2024 commencement ceremony — the Manta Ray, which has a wing span of up to 23 feet, weighs up to 3,000 pounds and can leap out of the water.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Alpha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpha. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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