alive and well
idiom
1
: living and healthy
She found out that her aunt is alive and well and living in Arizona.
2
: still popular : continuing to be used
Many of the old traditions are still alive and well.
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The 38-year-old centre-back, who won 22 major trophies during his 469 Madrid appearances, is in talks with Monterrey of Mexico, proving the free agent market is alive and well.
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Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Mono Stereo Hippies are alive and well, just ask MonoStereo.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Southern hospitality is alive and well here, and folks are excited to share their culture and cuisine.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
But his fighting career is still very much alive and well, with the big-punching heavyweight likely to compete in both boxing and MMA this year.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Mono Stereo Hippies are alive and well, just ask MonoStereo.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Southern hospitality is alive and well here, and folks are excited to share their culture and cuisine.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
But his fighting career is still very much alive and well, with the big-punching heavyweight likely to compete in both boxing and MMA this year.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Alive and well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alive%20and%20well. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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