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as in okay
being to one's liking
it's all right with me if you wear jeans to the party
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2
as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
as soon as we heard the rescue helicopter, we knew we were all right
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3
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
it wasn't a great meal, but it was all right
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
he's an all right guy, so if he says that's the way it happened, I believe him
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
if everything goes all right, I should be back in a day or two
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as in yes
used to express agreement
all right, I'll try one tiny bite of octopus
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3
as in definitely
without any question
he was there all right—I saw him sitting in the back row
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Recent Examples of all right
Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
All the deadliest insects from around the globe are all right here, living together in this one backyard in West Bottom, Alabama.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Local sporting clubs and contractors were doing all right.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
The Chargers puffed their chest, all right, with a defense which allowed just three points in the final two quarters after surrendering points in Denver’s first three possessions.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Kindred does it all right: Excellent service, a buzzy bar with one-of-a-kind cocktails, beautiful decor that preserves the history of the original building, and a menu that is simple but rich with character.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
All the deadliest insects from around the globe are all right here, living together in this one backyard in West Bottom, Alabama.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Local sporting clubs and contractors were doing all right.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
The Chargers puffed their chest, all right, with a defense which allowed just three points in the final two quarters after surrendering points in Denver’s first three possessions.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
Adjective
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Occupations in tech, finance, and law were up until now long considered safe.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Everyone who watched felt at ease and thought the world is now a safer place.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After more than 15 months of continuous bombardment, deaths, injuries and displacement, children and families across Gaza are struggling to survive without adequate food, medicine or shelter.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Housing reforms to guarantee adequate air filtration and appropriate isolation facilities.—
Powel H. Kazanjian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Quang enjoyed a successful pharmaceutical sales stint as a top producer for Astra/Merck and then Genentech.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The outgoing Chairman, Gen. Charles 'CQ' Brown, Jr., USAF, has served with distinction in a career spanning four decades of honorable service.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 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
Adverb
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What started with an iced beverage (sort of butterscotch, sort of shortbread, definitely non-alcoholic) with the Wizarding World’s opening in 2010, now comes in frozen, hot and non-dairy varieties, plus there’s butterbeer fudge, potted cream and ice cream for sale.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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All told, another excellent episode of The White Lotus, but definitely a slow burn.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But sometimes, staying is the more ethical choice, Rutgers philosophy professor Alex Guerrero told Morning Edition host A Martínez.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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Clear definition of values and purpose: Values are the ethical principles that define the organization's identity and guide its decisions, behavior and corporate culture.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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If the answer to all three of these questions is yes, then speed is critical.—
Starr Million Baker,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The answer is yes, according to Orange County Registrar of Voters Bob Page, who reviewed the footage and related documents.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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James is certainly playing like someone who believes.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Alex Ovechkin will almost certainly break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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