1
as in okay
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 Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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However, knowing her son will be safe gives her peace of mind.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025 -
Here’s what California drivers should know to stay safe, save money and avoid a breakdown this summer.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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And that, my fellow leaders, is a rare privilege that is definitely worth the cost.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The 6-1, 215-pound four-star from Illinois definitely improved his stock.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
Adverb
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These socks come in two sizes: Small/medium and large/extra large, and as a size 9, the small/medium size fit me just fine.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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The secretary was released from the hospital later that day and appeared fine at the Detroit event.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Clearly, the answer is yes, given how audiences have flocked to similar adaptations.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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If the answer to those questions is yes, approval is virtually assured.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There is no overlap between the play and Aira’s life; certainly there’s no anger against the dying of the light in Aira.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Oscar Bobb generally gets far more assists than goals, too, but with those five players, as well as Rayan Cherki, City certainly have enough numbers for the wide roles, even if goals are not yet assured.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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Apps which are meant to make users safer and more secure but are doing the very opposite.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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