as in beginning
the point at which something begins
money is not the alpha and omega—the beginning and end—of life's purpose
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Recent Examples of alpha
For alpha discovery, the platform must benchmark portfolio growth and performance against market leaders, highlighting gaps with direct links to source data.
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Nosa Omoigui, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
However, one of the best days to see the Perseids is on Wednesday, July 30, because two other meteor showers, alpha Capricornids, Southern delta Aquariids, will be happening at the same time, according to Lunsford.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Paula’s Choice’s 2% BHA toner is known to reduce blackheads and unclog pores; but those more interested in a single-use toner pad will appreciate the Dr. Dennis Gross Daily Peel—packed with a blend of alpha and beta hydroxy acids to improve radiance and overall skin feel.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 July 2025
And increasingly those models are adding active strategies to introduce new sources of alpha for their clients.
—Meredith Mutter, CNBC, 14 July 2025
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Nosa Omoigui, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
However, one of the best days to see the Perseids is on Wednesday, July 30, because two other meteor showers, alpha Capricornids, Southern delta Aquariids, will be happening at the same time, according to Lunsford.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Paula’s Choice’s 2% BHA toner is known to reduce blackheads and unclog pores; but those more interested in a single-use toner pad will appreciate the Dr. Dennis Gross Daily Peel—packed with a blend of alpha and beta hydroxy acids to improve radiance and overall skin feel.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 July 2025
And increasingly those models are adding active strategies to introduce new sources of alpha for their clients.
—Meredith Mutter, CNBC, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alpha
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The Ticket Act, which is currently being considered in the United States Senate, requires ticket sellers to clearly and prominently disclose at the beginning of the transaction.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Gate 5 project has been under construction since the beginning of the year.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Lottie Woad is victorious in her FIRST professional start at the Women's Scottish Open!—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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In 2017, after the sale and disbandment of L.A. Weekly, the free alternative paper where Gold got his start, L.A. Taco’s co-founders decided to try to use the site to fill the local-news void.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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At the onset of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, Aliyev believed Moscow would win quickly and reestablish its dominance across the post-Soviet space.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Researchers have shown, in mice, that targeting these molecules with a vaccine can delay or prevent the onset of cancers.—
Knowable Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Saturday’s matchup is one of the 13 regular-season WNBA games on ABC, a league high since its inception.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Peterson, whose responsibilities include ordering the films, has worked on the series since its inception.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Gilmour Space sounded an optimistic note after the launch as well.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 July 2025
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Ever since the launch of the first fragrance in 1982, Biagiotti has had a successful perfume business, including the Roma and the Forever lines, among others, and licensed to Angelini Group in 2014 after 20 years with Procter & Gamble.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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According to the outlet, Brinkley was at a graduation ceremony in 2006 to give a commencement speech.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Sustaining the mission: President Forrest Harris, Sr., an American Baptist alumnus himself, is set to retire following the college's commencement on May 15 after 26 years leading the Nashville institution.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Alpha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpha. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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