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
Each one carries a small Omega symbol, with the last letter in the Greek alphabet symbolizing the end of the coin’s 232-year production run.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
There’s a pleasant buzz in the lunchroom, chatter in the hallways, and an alphabet of new analog hobbies popping up just about everywhere.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Omega, being the final letter of the Greek alphabet, serves to note the significance of the pennies.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2025
These synergies act like an alphabet.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
There’s a pleasant buzz in the lunchroom, chatter in the hallways, and an alphabet of new analog hobbies popping up just about everywhere.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Omega, being the final letter of the Greek alphabet, serves to note the significance of the pennies.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2025
These synergies act like an alphabet.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabet
Noun
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Without certain elements, your home might feel anything less than cozy and inviting.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the revision stage, AI can support the editing and rewriting of ideas as well as help with … punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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That means abandoning your inhibitions and not getting hung up on grammar or achieving proficiency, said Thomas Sauer, assistant director of resource development for the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Wakeland will provide a case manager and activities coordinator, with services tailored to individual needs on a voluntary basis.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Infinity scarves were once so popular and stylistically versatile that both Joe Jonas and Rihanna wore them on a semi-regular basis.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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