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
Adorned with almost graphically violent labels showcasing alpha predators -- a shark, a grizzly, an orca, a lion and some sort of particularly angry bird of prey -- the bottles are a far cry from the placid villas and languorous ladies plastered across so many wines.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
When the alpha is dethroned, his replacement typically does in his predecessor’s cubs so that the females in the pride will breed again.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Think helicopter moms, tiger moms, and alpha moms.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Two-thirds of respondents afflicted with alpha-gal reported anxiety or depressive disorders in a 2025 University of Missouri survey.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
When the alpha is dethroned, his replacement typically does in his predecessor’s cubs so that the females in the pride will breed again.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Think helicopter moms, tiger moms, and alpha moms.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Two-thirds of respondents afflicted with alpha-gal reported anxiety or depressive disorders in a 2025 University of Missouri survey.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alpha
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The United Nations estimates that gang violence has killed over 2,300 people in Haiti since the beginning of this year.
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In the beginning, use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer for the seedlings before switching to one with phosphorus and potassium after the plants have started to sprout.
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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.
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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.
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About six months ago, she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s.
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Set nearly two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones, the series chronicles the onset of the civil war that will shape the fate of the Targaryen dynasty.
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Successful deployment demands robust governance from inception, ensuring traceability and mitigating risks.
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Since its inception, competitors have struggled not only to string together all those corners but to maintain speed all the way to the 14,115-foot (4,302 m) summit.
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The full launch will be Wednesday, but the early birds got a sneak peek.
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The concerns didn’t stop the launches, but the agencies were able to reach an agreement that federal officials would better monitor wildlife around the base and implement a light management plan.
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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.
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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.
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“Alpha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpha. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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