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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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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
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Santana's first two months in his age-39 campaign were alright, but the bottom quickly fell out.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
First, Netflix received rave reviews and an impressive haul of Emmys for Adolescence, an eerie and unsettling four-part limited series that posited that kids today, young men in particular, are not alright.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Santana's first two months in his age-39 campaign were alright, but the bottom quickly fell out.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Did alright in the Championship last season but physicality is an issue.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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According to researchers, the innovative approach promises to bypass the efficiency loss and signal disruptions previously caused by converting light, paving the way for faster, safer, and more robust global quantum communication.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Anyone who gets into that position has definitely earned it.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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While destinations like Iceland, Norway, and Greenland attract travelers with unparalleled views of the aurora borealis, there are plenty of places Americans can spot the natural wonder closer to home—including some that definitely haven’t been on your For You Page.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some of those things are going to be okay.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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There's such an unspoken energy that is obviously really wrong, but everyone is okay with it.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Over the weekend, the president fanned the flames of the trade war by threatening China with 100 percent tariffs over its imposition of export controls, only to insist, on Monday, that all was well with the bilateral trade relationship.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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What is most appealing about YoungBoy is that his music, quite frankly, is the sound of a man who is very much not well.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Richardson’s fine-toothed research establishes Peter’s importance as a writer and a singular inhabitant of his time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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The team is getting along fine without Janmark on the penalty kill, and one of the players being used is Savoie, a rookie.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But first, Dawgs will have to prove a number of requirements, including whether the misleading statements deceived or had the ability to deceive consumers, and, if yes, whether that deception had a material effect on consumer purchasing decisions.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, more Americans seem to be adopting a yes-in-my-backyard mentality as major tech firms turn to nuclear to power artificial intelligence data centers.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The 500% tariff on any country buying Russia’s energy exports proposed in the Sanctioning Russia Act – introduced with bipartisan support in the US Congress but not yet brought to a vote – would certainly be one, argues Ash, an associate fellow in Chatham House’s Russia and Eurasia program.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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As an actor, Fabrizio was certainly the right person.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its breathable upper won’t leave your feet sweaty after long days of wear, and its lace-up design ensures a secure fit.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hopefully, a restoration is in its future, after which a new steward will take it to the streets, then park it in a secure facility.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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