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
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Benjamin asked Muñoz several times if his sister was alright.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2025
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Things were looking alright for the Giants, who saw a huge momentum boost at the end of the first half with Minnesota looking set to go to the break with a 13-3 lead.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Link play is alright, but David Moyes will want more soon.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Benjamin asked Muñoz several times if his sister was alright.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Things were looking alright for the Giants, who saw a huge momentum boost at the end of the first half with Minnesota looking set to go to the break with a 13-3 lead.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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Does that feel okay, is the salt too rough?—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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My mom, who lives a couple blocks away, and my friends were all okay.—
Erin Austen Abbott,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sirianni remains safe despite the outcry, yet two young Eagles stars don't even bother to pay attention to the noise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whether that will turn out to be a safer bet as investors are starting to get cold feet over AI as well?—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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So mailing your ballot may work out fine, or may not.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Medium- or fine-grind cornmeal makes pancakes with a pleasant grittiness, while buttermilk keeps the interiors light and tender.—
Ken Haedrich,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Most believe the answer is yes, but the situation is both complex and fluid.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bristol Myers Squibb is betting yes.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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So there are definitely more affordable opportunities here now for both buyers and owners.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning Supplies Experts agree that cleaning supplies should definitely be kept out of the kitchen.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last week, Spurs beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home and all was well with the world.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Oliver says often that the shoot was a really well execution of the script.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Our administration will continue to promote our port's infrastructure to strengthen our supply chains, drive economic growth in our state, and create more good-paying jobs for our people.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Chris Hemsworth, then, almost as good-looking as GNev himself, with his slightly dowdy brother Luke cast as good old Phil.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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That has certainly been the case for some consumers, battered by inflation, tariffs and high borrowing costs that have sparked an affordability crisis.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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School schedules have been erratic since the killing of Renee Good, kids of color have been caught up in the sweeps, and – try as their parents might to shelter them – children can certainly sense the conflict that permeates the urban atmosphere.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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