Synonyms of alpha

alpha

noun

ˈal-fə 

as in beginning

the point at which something begins

money is not the alpha and omega—the beginning and end—of life's purpose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beginning
• start
• onset
• inception
• launch
• commencement
• genesis
• baseline
• threshold
• dawn
• birth
• infancy
• outset
• nascency
• initiation
• morning
• day one
• origination
• nascence
• origin
• incipience
• founding
• get-go
• incipiency
• first base
• drawing board
• germ
• kickoff
• creation
• source
• emergence
• ground zero
• institution
• arrival
• spring
• square one
• inauguration
• well
• debut
• fountain
• opening
• advent
• cradle
• dawning
• childhood
• root
• appearance
• fountainhead
• wellspring
• youth
• seedbed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• end
• close
• omega
• conclusion
• ending
• period
• completion
• termination
• closing
• closure
• finish
• cessation
• stop
• finale
• windup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alpha

Chia Seeds One ounce (about 3 tablespoons) of chia seeds contains 10 grams (g) of fiber, 5 g of protein, and 5 g of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

This structural alpha frequently opens the door to advanced multi-generational wealth structuring, robust asset protection frameworks and sophisticated philanthropic designs that materially expand the family’s legacy footprint. — Chris Kelly, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

What other research is being done Researchers are actively developing other therapies that target the toxic alpha-synuclein clumps that cause Parkinson’s and related diseases. — Sunil Kumar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Nothing is the epitome of cinematic achievement, alpha masculinity, and Britishness. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 July 2026