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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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 Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025 -
While relatively safe for humans in small doses, THC can be toxic for dogs.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Cornstarch is especially crucial for baked meringues in hot and humid areas, and the American South is most definitely that, to say the least.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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There are definitely different applicable statutes, depending on the form of community association.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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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The adapter is not a proprietary type so just about any 65W power supply with USB-C connectivity should work just fine.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The sunset cocktail cruise or a private wine cruise should suit you just fine.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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In many cases, yes: more research means more data to use to inform vaccine policy.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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When asked about who voted yes during the town hall to approve Ellie’s idea for a group of people to go after Abby, Luna said that Tommy and Maria likely voted yes, with an unknown third person joining their camp.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Zombie series in these settings are still going to be pricey, and so AMC certainly has that to consider.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some historical context appears to be lost in this conversation because Sundowns certainly do not solely owe their success to their wealthy owner.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The team has helped clients find the right vehicle, negotiate the price and even secure financing.—
R.J. Shook,
Forbes.com,
5 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 14 Jun. 2025.
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