1
as in OK
being to one's liking
an alright movie, but I wouldn't pay to see it again
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2
as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
we got the plane's nose back up, and after that we were alright
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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
the audition for the orchestra position seemed to go alright, but one never knows
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as in yes
used to express agreement
alright, you can buy me lunch, but next time it's my treat
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as in definitely
without any question
she passed the test alright—she had the highest score in the class
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Recent Examples of alright
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Ware sat down with PEOPLE to discuss the making of Superbloom, making sure Burrows was alright with the sensual nature of its accompanying music videos, how Table Manners has impacted her career and her thoughts on the state of ageism in the music industry.
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Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.
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Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Ware sat down with PEOPLE to discuss the making of Superbloom, making sure Burrows was alright with the sensual nature of its accompanying music videos, how Table Manners has impacted her career and her thoughts on the state of ageism in the music industry.
—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Rihanna is reportedly doing alright after a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly firing at her home on Sunday.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.
—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alright
Adjective
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Sharp seemed okay with the tune being associated with him as a King.
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Her sister, 9, was okay after they were taken out of the water, according to police.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Los Robles officials said that staff, patients and visitors were safe and that medical care was not interrupted at the hospital.
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Take Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who have spent more than four decades proving that romance thrives just fine outside the chapel while raising a blended family.
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Still, Coffin is fine inviting them into the big tent with the rest of us, if only to show where the Hollywood blockbuster machine can find its next gear.
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The answer is yes, and the computer proved it, controversially, by checking 1,936 cases in a way no human could realistically verify.
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The strange answer to that is yes, but not really.
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Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
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It’s also led by arguably (but definitely, in my opinion) the best player to ever play the sport, Lionel Messi.
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When complaint becomes habitual, one’s attention might automatically drift toward problems; the neural path is well trod.
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When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
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Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.
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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
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“Alright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alright. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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