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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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
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Some are great, some are just alright, and some are straight-up gimmicky.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
Derek James, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The report, titled ‘The kids aren’t alright’, describes how $12 billion a year is being lost because younger people are spending less on housing, transportation, and food by living in the family home.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Some are great, some are just alright, and some are straight-up gimmicky.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.
—Derek James, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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Abel is not Buffett and that is okay.—
Vitaliy Katsenelson,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The girl was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Opting for a midi-length dress is a safe choice that will feel polished without missing the mark.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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For this reason, the northside community has been home to some of the city’s long-standing fine-dining establishments, many of them run by Buckhead Life Group—namely Chops, Atlanta Fish Market, and Pricci.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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In the short to medium term, at least, the answer appears to be yes, even though new salary commitments to three major unions will exceed $1 billion a year.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The answer is mostly yes, but sometimes no, which can be confusing and frustrating.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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The spa The spa and wellness offerings are definitely one of the highlights—and some of the best in Costa Rica.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The proliferation of unmanned systems has definitely impacted the venerability of the traditional military platforms as well as their housing and repairing facilities.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Get well Dodger friend and may God bless you and your family.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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That's all well and good, and that's a huge part of the learning process.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Simultaneously good-humored and ill-tempered in that quintessentially French fashion, Gabrielle is indeed shouldering a crushing amount of responsibility.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Sadly, the project is almost certainly a fantasy.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Shareef Elaydi certainly falls into that top-end category.—
Glenn Reeves,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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