1
as in OK
being to one's liking
an alright movie, but I wouldn't pay to see it again
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2
as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
we got the plane's nose back up, and after that we were alright
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1
as in fine
in a satisfactory way
the audition for the orchestra position seemed to go alright, but one never knows
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2
as in yes
used to express agreement
alright, you can buy me lunch, but next time it's my treat
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3
as in definitely
without any question
she passed the test alright—she had the highest score in the class
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Recent Examples of alright
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Some are great, some are just alright, and some are straight-up gimmicky.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
Gary Graff, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.
—Derek James, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The report, titled ‘The kids aren’t alright’, describes how $12 billion a year is being lost because younger people are spending less on housing, transportation, and food by living in the family home.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Some are great, some are just alright, and some are straight-up gimmicky.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.
—Derek James, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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Somebody else saw something else or had a different experience, but everything else looked okay on the surface.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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As my son Wes aptly said, the moral of the story is that some democrats seem okay with Nazi symbolism but not a Jewish state.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen dispensers are available to guests property-wide and beach clean-ups are held regularly with guests invited to join.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Another 10 people were detained on May 24 while trying to negotiate safe passage for their convoy at a checkpoint near Sitre, Libya, along the Mediterranean coast less than halfway between Tunisia and Egypt.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Despite the tragicomic instability and the rotating cast of nobodies temporarily tasked with running the country, when seen in macroeconomic terms, Peru appears to be doing just fine, thank you.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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South Africa's current favorite chef, Liam Tomlin, has provided guidance and training for all the group's chefs, resulting in a fine-dining menu (for lunch and dinner) that uses as many local products as possible; ergo, the food was excellent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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When the answer is yes, discipline feels lighter and even enjoyable to manage.—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The answer is yes, but at the lower end and with young players who have some NHL experience as the targets.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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Celebrities dress to impress at Cannes, and Dern’s outfit at this year’s film festival definitely hit the mark.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In between those two events, this rising pop star from New Zealand — boasting a sound that would definitely appeal to fans of Lorde — sat down with me for interview in the media room at BottleRock.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The detox helps remove build up from well water or any kind of minerals.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Get well Dodger friend and may God bless you and your family.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Finding a pair that's both comfortable and good-looking is the real challenge, but hundreds of shoppers have found their unicorn in Quince's Italian Leather Platform Sandal.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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What Bryant explains is that the Giants locker room almost certainly doesn't care about someone's political opinions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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On Saturday night, the rapper’s first headlining solo show since at least 2019 was certainly a reinforcement that Jay-Z is still one of the best rappers alive, if not the preeminent emcee of his generation.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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