1
as in OK
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 alright
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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
UConn was in a pickle, all right.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Dawn defines the workout — cool air, clear water, a sense that the day will be all right.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The Stranger Things kids are all right.
—Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026
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That kind of tells it all right there.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
UConn was in a pickle, all right.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Dawn defines the workout — cool air, clear water, a sense that the day will be all right.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The Stranger Things kids are all right.
—Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
Adjective
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Does that feel okay, is the salt too rough?—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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My mom, who lives a couple blocks away, and my friends were all okay.—
Erin Austen Abbott,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sirianni remains safe despite the outcry, yet two young Eagles stars don't even bother to pay attention to the noise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whether that will turn out to be a safer bet as investors are starting to get cold feet over AI as well?—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Texas must find safe, reliable and innovative resources to ensure an adequate supply of of water and electricity is available in the state both now and in the future.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The flowers also grow in full sun with adequate moisture.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Though the art that first spoke to me was honest and honorable depictions of Black life, I have since been inspired, gutted and changed by artists from all walks of life.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democratic Congressman Mike Thompson called LaMalfa an honorable public servant and recounted the two working together to deliver help for wildfire victims.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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What’s your plan for creating good-paying jobs?—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to chemist and blogger Alexis Rochester, a good-smelling home is best achieved by taking a multistep approach to target problem areas.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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
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Fieri is back alright, though not in the form that fans have come to recognize and adore.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The landing page for the band’s site contains 10 new riffs… which, for those hoping for actual new songs from the group, definitely counts as a start.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The whole thing definitely grew legs and ran.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Slot bemoaned the fine margins but there have been far too many hard-luck stories.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chips and dip are fine, but get creative.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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