as in elements
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
you need to learn the alphabet of genealogy before you can move on to more advanced study
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Recent Examples of alphabet
Under structured literacy instruction, students are given a systematic dose of phonics, moving carefully through the alphabet.
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Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
Lambert presents his call to action with the same legitimacy and irrefutability as the alphabet is taught to children.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Your daughter is at school cutting alphabet shapes out of paper when the virus enters her bloodstream.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The wall over the toilet has a cute, if helpful, framed poster of the alphabet.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
Lambert presents his call to action with the same legitimacy and irrefutability as the alphabet is taught to children.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Your daughter is at school cutting alphabet shapes out of paper when the virus enters her bloodstream.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The wall over the toilet has a cute, if helpful, framed poster of the alphabet.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabet
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The elements are crucial for a wide range of weapons from missiles to fighter jets.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sinead Gorey and Keburia stood out for weaving elements of military regalia into their designs, lending a sense of structure and ceremonial edge to their collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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The pastor, Jennifer LeClaire, said the biggest tell in the deepfake video was the poor grammar and unusual inflection of her voice.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Anyone can continue to learn and refine their vocabulary and grammar.—
Karen Stollznow,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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France meanwhile has deployed Rafale fighter jets over the skies of the United Arab Emirates to protect its military bases there.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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