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 is an alpha-hydroxy acid, which gently sloughs away dead skin cells to reveal softer, smoother skin.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The easy-to-use glossing treatment, which should be applied to damp hair and followed by a blow dryer to activate the frizz-fighting alpha acids, is a semi-permanent smoothing spray that basically creates a water-resistant shield to prevent flyaways—even in the most humid of places.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
What to Consider as Tick Season Begins With warmer weather approaching, the risk of tick bites and alpha-gal syndrome is likely to increase.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Adams, who did not answer my e-mails—an alpha move, no doubt—would probably have been proud.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The easy-to-use glossing treatment, which should be applied to damp hair and followed by a blow dryer to activate the frizz-fighting alpha acids, is a semi-permanent smoothing spray that basically creates a water-resistant shield to prevent flyaways—even in the most humid of places.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
What to Consider as Tick Season Begins With warmer weather approaching, the risk of tick bites and alpha-gal syndrome is likely to increase.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Adams, who did not answer my e-mails—an alpha move, no doubt—would probably have been proud.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alpha
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alpha
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At least 126 solar projects proposed since the beginning of 2024 are awaiting regulatory approval, according to a Grist and AP analysis of the latest information developers supplied to the Energy Information Administration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the season, an orange traffic cone has been a constant presence inside the Pirates dugout.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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As a rookie in 2025, Sanoja made 26 starts at third base, 20 starts at second base, 16 in left field, 10 in center field and nine at shortstop.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Aledo got off to a fast start with six runs in the first inning, and after a two-run second inning, ended the game early with seven runs in the third.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Using weed after the onset of a mental condition can increase the chance of relapse.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ladera’s property manager, Eustace Augustine, helped build the resort at its inception and has been an employee for 41 years; similarly, much of the staff at Ladera are longtime employees, and their heartfelt pride in the property is palpable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company is expected to release its first foldable iPhone this September, according to Bloomberg, potentially marking its biggest change to the iPhone since its inception – and possibly the first iPhone launch under Ternus.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Here's what Blue Origin plans for NG-3 Because the next launch will be New Glenn's third-ever spaceflight after its January 2025 debut, Blue Origin refers to the mission as NG-3.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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The launch of ArtFields in 2013 was another extension of Moore’s plan to reinvigorate the local economy.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 2021, Porter also delivered the commencement address at Hunt’s graduation ceremony.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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The university announced that alumni Kameron Saunders will be one of the two commencement speakers for the 2026 ceremony on May 16.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Alpha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpha. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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