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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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
Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Link play is alright, but David Moyes will want more soon.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Derek James, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Had a nice ‘alright, alright’ with the group.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Link play is alright, but David Moyes will want more soon.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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
Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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Police said the girl was struck in the leg and is expected to be okay.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Life doesn’t always allow for dedicated writing time and that’s okay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cities in Texas are expected to make the streets safer, not more deadly.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Play wants safe boundaries as mischievous Mercury conjoins imaginative Neptune in your 5th House of Creativity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And Kuwait can make jet fuel just fine — but can't send it anywhere.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Between meals at the property’s four restaurants—including a fine-dining destination and a rooftop with sweeping city views—there are endless activities to take part in.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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To a trader, a lot of this looks familiar—essentially a yes-or-no bet on an outcome.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Denver City Council should vote yes.—
Michael Hancock,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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There’s definitely a raw spirit that the UK brings that feels very specific to us.—
Wengel Gemu,
Vanity Fair,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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That's all well and good, and that's a huge part of the learning process.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Three-quarters of Colorado voters were extremely or very concerned about the availability of good-paying jobs in their communities.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Forbes, Devin’s face, 29 years old, good-looking.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Raphael could certainly extract feeling from the architecture of a body and the distribution of its weight, but the majority of his faces, even the most artificially expressive ones, are unburdened by anything like a psychology.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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De Zerbi has certainly earned the right to be heard.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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