1
as in breathing
having or showing life
we were relieved to find that the little bird was still alive after crashing into the plate glass window
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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the mall was alive with holiday shoppers
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as in operating
being in effective operation
kept the cause of peace alive despite severe setbacks in relations between the two nations
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as in existing
having being at the present time
describes her boyfriend as the sweetest guy alive
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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
alive to the need for major improvements in the school system
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Recent Examples of alive
His influence is felt not only in classrooms and through public broadcasting, but across generations who see history as something alive and relevant.
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
At Mill City Running, Haus and her coworkers are committed to keeping the camaraderie and community alive.
—David Gleisner, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
She would never be seen alive again.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27 and a 90-year-old woman in Lodi is keeping her late husband's legacy alive.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
At Mill City Running, Haus and her coworkers are committed to keeping the camaraderie and community alive.
—David Gleisner, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
She would never be seen alive again.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27 and a 90-year-old woman in Lodi is keeping her late husband's legacy alive.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alive
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Nguyen’s main renovations brought the bar from the back of the room to the front, an open window into the buzzing new restaurant.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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Once a pivotal railway stop, later the site of world-stage events, like the 1996 Olympic Games, and most recently, a filming epicenter, Conyers has blossomed into a buzzing destination, drawing visitors from across the globe.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Under the new ownership structure, Authentic holds a 51% stake in Guess’s intellectual property, while existing shareholders retain the remaining 49%.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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A week after the collapse, KDKA Investigates learned about pre-existing conditions in the roads throughout the borough, likely from aging infrastructure, where small voids have popped up under the surface.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Some managers with a large team will not be always aware of your daily workload and available capacity.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For those who aren’t aware of the background, Bertone is a legendary Italian auto design house famous for cars like the beautiful Alfa GTV (1963–77) and the bedroom-poster favorite, the Lamborghini Countach of 1974.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ellis likes how the acoustic style creates a warm atmosphere and an intimacy with the audience during live shows.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The dining room is bold yet romantic—handcrafted chandeliers, deep crimson upholstery, and a theatrical kitchen where plush seating and live music meets fine dining.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both teams were busy this week.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Valanciunas amassed 16 points and nine boards in 22 minutes, a busy night in spite of a minutes restriction that left David Adelman marveling at the box score afterward.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Especially to help contribute to our significant capital and operational costs, and even some of our more unusual but rare £130 losses.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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This includes deploying multiple AI agents that mirror real operational workflows and drive efficiency across clinical, administrative, and financial domains.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other extant primates typically have receding lower jaws, without a distinct protrusion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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During his interaction with the Pakistani aunty Mamdani acknowledged having visited her home country but there is no extant record of his having visited India.—
Vijay Dandapani,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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