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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as in yes
used to express agreement
alright, you can buy me lunch, but next time it's my treat
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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
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
But your girl is gonna be alright.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Before the season ended, Copen made sure to return to the Great Lakes dugout, putting on the uniform and joining his Loons teammates to show everything was alright.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
But even larger proportions of Republicans (86%) and independents (60%) are not alright with this.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
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
But your girl is gonna be alright.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Before the season ended, Copen made sure to return to the Great Lakes dugout, putting on the uniform and joining his Loons teammates to show everything was alright.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
But even larger proportions of Republicans (86%) and independents (60%) are not alright with this.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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Financial reports, client data, or confidential business information can be uploaded in ways that sidestep official security and AI policies, often neutralizing safeguards intended to keep information safe.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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New technology can solve crimes faster, safer, and less expensively than ever before.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While there is definitely debate on whether or not the graphic videos of Kirk’s death should be shown, those rejoicing in his death are receiving rapid retribution.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mike's definitely got his own thing, his own voice and everything.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But 10 days into our Patagonian adventure, a little water—okay, a lot of water—wasn’t enough to deter us from heading out on a Zodiac tour around the Tucker Islets, a small cluster of islands and outcrops in the Strait of Magellan inhabited primarily by Magellanic penguins.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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But one thing is for sure – political violence is never okay.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beneath the surface, though, all is not well.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The ads for it were…well, pure 1970s.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The latter is a fine-dining experience named after the resort’s ethos—Celebrate Happiness, Explain Sadness.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Stafford’s back held up fine.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Next, Mofakham plans to examine whether patients can answer yes-or-no questions using specific facial movements.—
Andrew Chapman,
Scientific American,
31 Aug. 2025
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Trust takes time, so yes, share content and share knowledge but also respect the process.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The small increase in inflation is almost certainly due to Trump’s tariffs.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Carlsbad certainly belongs in the talk for the most complete teams in the section.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Proton is commonly used by people seeking highly secure communications and has been blocked in countries with strict internet censorship, like Russia and Turkey.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
13 Sep. 2025
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The wages Mendoza offered could change her son’s future, or at the very least secure it the way her father had done for her.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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